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Manaly Family History

Manaly 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: Manalo, Manary, Kanaly, Manly, Manley, Maly, Canal, Mangal, Mandala

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Where is the Manaly family from?

You can see how Manaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manaly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Manaly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Manaly family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Manaly's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Manaly families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manaly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Manaly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Manaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manaly 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Manaly. 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 12 military records available for the last name Manaly. For the veterans among your Manaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manaly lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Manaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Manaly in 1960 was 45, and 81 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manaly 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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