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Manen Family History

Manen 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: Mann, Mayen, Maren, Maben, Manes, Hanen, Maner, Mane, Maney, Mannen

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Where is the Manen family from?

You can see how Manen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Manen families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Manen's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Manen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manen 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 Manen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manen. 36% of Manen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Manen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Manen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Manen. For the veterans among your Manen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Manen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Manen in 1971 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manen 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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