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Manses Family History

Manses 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: Manser, Mannes, Manes, Manges, Mansel, Mandes, Moses, Mander, Mansell

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Where is the Manses family from?

You can see how Manses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manses family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manses families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Manses family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manses's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Manses families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manses 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 Manses ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manses. 100% of Manses men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Manses family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Manses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manses 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Manses. 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 35 military records available for the last name Manses. For the veterans among your Manses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manses lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Manses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manses in 1970 was 57, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manses 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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