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Manya Family History

Manya 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: Manna, Maya, Manda, Manca, Manka, Many, Manza, Mania, May, Rana

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Where is the Manya family from?

You can see how Manya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manya family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Manya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Manya family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Manya's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manya families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manya 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 91 census records available for the last name Manya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manya 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Manya. 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 13 military records available for the last name Manya. For the veterans among your Manya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manya lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Manya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Manya in 1967 was 66, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manya 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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