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Manrey Family History

Manrey 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: Manley, Mankey, Maney, Mantey, Mabrey, Manry, Manney, Mander, Mandel

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Where is the Manrey family from?

You can see how Manrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Manrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Manrey families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Manrey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Manrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manrey 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 114 census records available for the last name Manrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manrey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Manrey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Manrey. For the veterans among your Manrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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