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Manvel Family History

Manvel 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: Mandel, Marvel, Mantel, Manuel, Mangel, Mannel, Mansel, Daniel

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Where is the Manvel family from?

You can see how Manvel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manvel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manvel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Manvel families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manvel's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Manvel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manvel 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 Manvel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manvel. 58% of Manvel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Manvel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manvel were Farmer and Housework Amp Chores.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework Amp Chores
    50%

What Manvel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Manvel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manvel 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Manvel. 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 68 military records available for the last name Manvel. For the veterans among your Manvel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manvel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Manvel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manvel in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manvel 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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