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Manelis Family History

Manelis 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: Mcnelis, Manolis, Melis, Manis, Malis, Manes, Maneri, Manella, Mallis

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Where is the Manelis family from?

You can see how Manelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manelis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Manelis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Manelis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manelis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Manelis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manelis 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 Manelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manelis. 50% of Manelis men worked as a Baker and 50% of Manelis women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manelis were Waiter and Housewife.

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Manelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Manelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manelis 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Manelis. 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 83 military records available for the last name Manelis. For the veterans among your Manelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manelis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Manelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Manelis in 1965 was 75, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manelis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manelis 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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