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Manla Family History

Manla 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: Manna, Manda, Manca, Manka, Manly, Manza, Mania, Sala, Rana, Mann

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Where is the Manla family from?

You can see how Manla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Manla family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Manla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Manla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manla. 100% of Manla women worked as a Packer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Manla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Manla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manla 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Manla. 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 31 military records available for the last name Manla. For the veterans among your Manla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Manla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Manla in 1968 was 69, and 76 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manla 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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