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Manchon Family History

Manchon Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Machon, Manton, Macho, Macon, Minchin, Mancha, Manco, Sancho, Marcon

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Where is the Manchon family from?

You can see how Manchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manchon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manchon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Manchon families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manchon's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Manchon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manchon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Manchon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mounplayed were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manchon. 100% of Manchon men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Manchon women worked as a Mounplayed.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mounplayed
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Manchon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Manchon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manchon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 345 immigration records available for the last name Manchon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Manchon. For the veterans among your Manchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manchon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Manchon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Manchon in 1962 was 66, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manchon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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