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Manfree Family History

Manfree 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: Manfred, Manfre, Manfredo, Andree, Manire, Manfra, Maree, Manfredi

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Where is the Manfree family from?

You can see how Manfree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manfree family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Manfree family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manfree's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Manfree families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manfree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manfree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manfree. 50% of Manfree men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Manfree women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Taxi Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Manfree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Manfree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manfree 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Manfree. 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 36 military records available for the last name Manfree. For the veterans among your Manfree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manfree lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Manfree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Manfree in 1974 was 75, and 58 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manfree 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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