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Macmanus Family History

Macmanus Surname Meaning

Irish: see McManus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macmanus family from?

You can see how Macmanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmanus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macmanus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Macmanus families living in Cheshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Macmanus's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Macmanus families in 1891.
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What did your Macmanus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macmanus. 89% of Macmanus 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
    89%
  • Paid Domestic Help
    12%

What Macmanus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Macmanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmanus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macmanus. 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 562 military records available for the last name Macmanus. For the veterans among your Macmanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmanus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Macmanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Macmanus in 1959 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macmanus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macmanus 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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