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Maneley Family History

Maneley 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: Manley, Madeley, Mandley, Meneley, Hanley, Marley, Wansley, Mackley

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Where is the Maneley family from?

You can see how Maneley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maneley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maneley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Maneley families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maneley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maneley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maneley 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 Maneley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maneley. 50% of Maneley men worked as a Longshoreman.

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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

  • Longshoreman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Maneley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Maneley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maneley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Maneley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Maneley. For the veterans among your Maneley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maneley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Maneley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Maneley in 1969 was 76, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maneley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maneley 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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