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Maneff Family History

Maneff 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: Mcneff, Neff, Manera, Danoff, Mcniff, Manes, Maneri, Maner, Janoff

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Where is the Maneff family from?

You can see how Maneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maneff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maneff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maneff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maneff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Maneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maneff 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Maneff. 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 26 military records available for the last name Maneff. For the veterans among your Maneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maneff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Maneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maneff in 1960 was 60, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maneff 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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