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Manzey Family History

Manzey 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: Manley, Mazey, Mankey, Maney, Mantey, Manzer, Danzey, Manney, Mauzey

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Where is the Manzey family from?

You can see how Manzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manzey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Manzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Manzey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Manzey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manzey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manzey 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 Manzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manzey. 78% of Manzey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Manzey women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manzey were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Manzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Manzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manzey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Manzey. 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 94 military records available for the last name Manzey. For the veterans among your Manzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manzey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Manzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Manzey in 1959 was 46, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manzey 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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