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Manchin Family History

Manchin 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: Minchin, Machin, Machi, Mancha, Manship, Mackin, Marcin, Macchia

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Where is the Manchin family from?

You can see how Manchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manchin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Manchin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Manchin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manchin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Manchin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manchin 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 Manchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manchin. 100% of Manchin 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
    100%

What Manchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Manchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manchin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Manchin. 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 52 military records available for the last name Manchin. For the veterans among your Manchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manchin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Manchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Manchin in 1971 was 56, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manchin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manchin 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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