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Manches Family History

Manches 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: Sanches, Fancher, Marchese, Hanchey, Anthes, Mancha, Mannes, Macher

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Where is the Manches family from?

You can see how Manches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manches family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Manches families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Manches family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manches's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Manches families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manches 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 Manches ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shoe Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Manches. 100% of Manches men worked as a Shoe Dealer and 100% of Manches 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shoe Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Manches family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Manches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manches 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Manches. 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 9 military records available for the last name Manches. For the veterans among your Manches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manches lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Manches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Manches in 1969 was 52, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manches 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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