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Manliff Family History

Manliff 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: Aliff, Mcniff, Gatliff, Bailiff, Califf, Caniff, Radliff, Bayliff

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Where is the Manliff family from?

You can see how Manliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manliff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Manliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Manliff families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Manliff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Manliff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manliff 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 69 census records available for the last name Manliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manliff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Manliff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Manliff. For the veterans among your Manliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manliff lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manliff

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