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Manear Family History

Manear 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: Menear, Maner, Mcnear, Minear, Mander, Magyar, Mayer, Maser, Manser

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Where is the Manear family from?

You can see how Manear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manear family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Manear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Manear families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Manear's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manear families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manear 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 Manear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manear. 55% of Manear men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Manear women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Coal Loader
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Manear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Manear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manear 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Manear. 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 153 military records available for the last name Manear. For the veterans among your Manear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manear lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Manear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Manear in 1969 was 58, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manear 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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