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Manan Family History

Manan Surname Meaning

see Mannan. see Mannan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Manan family from?

You can see how Manan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Manan family living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manan's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Manan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manan 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 Manan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manan. 34% of Manan men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Manan women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manan were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Manan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manan 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Manan. 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 426 military records available for the last name Manan. For the veterans among your Manan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Manan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manan in 1980 was 42, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manan 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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