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Manila Family History

Manila Surname Meaning

Filipino: habitational name from Manila, the name of the Philippine capital, which is a derivative of Tagalog nila ‘indigo plant’.

(from Sanskrit nīla) referring to the abundance of indigo and similar plants used as dye in the area.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Manila family from?

You can see how Manila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Manila families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Manila's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Manila families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Manila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Instructor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manila. 100% of Manila men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Manila women worked as an Instructor.

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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

  • Instructor
    100%

What Manila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Manila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manila 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Manila. 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 584 military records available for the last name Manila. For the veterans among your Manila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manila lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Manila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Manila in 1966 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manila 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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