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Manyon Family History

Manyon 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: Manton, Manson, Lanyon, Mannon, Mayon, Munyon, Manion, Manon, Mann

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Where is the Manyon family from?

You can see how Manyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Manyon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Manyon families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Manyon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Manyon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manyon 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 Manyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manyon. 100% of Manyon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manyon 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Manyon. 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 107 military records available for the last name Manyon. For the veterans among your Manyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manyon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Manyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Manyon in 1965 was 78, and 67 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manyon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manyon 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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