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Manhattan Family History

Manhattan 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: Manetta, Mchatton, Mahajan, Vanatta, Manahan, Hattan, Manhart, Manatt

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Where is the Manhattan family from?

You can see how Manhattan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manhattan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manhattan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Manhattan families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Manhattan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Manhattan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manhattan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manhattan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manhattan 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Manhattan. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Manhattan. For the veterans among your Manhattan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manhattan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Manhattan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Manhattan in 1969 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manhattan 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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