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Manwill Family History

Manwill Surname Meaning

English: very rare variant of Manwell. Americanized form of French Manuel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Manwill family from?

You can see how Manwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manwill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manwill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Manwill families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Manwill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Manwill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manwill 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 Manwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer (general) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Manwill. 50% of Manwill men worked as a Farm Labourer (general) and 100% of Manwill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer (general)
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Manwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manwill 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Manwill. 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 217 military records available for the last name Manwill. For the veterans among your Manwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manwill lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Manwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Manwill in 1953 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manwill 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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