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Manway Family History

Manway 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: Hanway, Anway, Conway, Manley, Monday, Mannan, Mangan, Manna, Radway

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Where is the Manway family from?

You can see how Manway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Manway families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manway's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Manway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manway 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 112 census records available for the last name Manway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manway 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Manway. 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 12 military records available for the last name Manway. For the veterans among your Manway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manway lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Manway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Manway in 1980 was 29, and 73 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manway 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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