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Manha Family History

Manha 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: Manna, Mancha, Macha, Manda, Manca, Manka, Manza, Mania, Rana, Mann

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Where is the Manha family from?

You can see how Manha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Manha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Manha family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Manha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manha 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 Manha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manha. 34% of Manha men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Manha women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manha were House Painter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Presser
    23%
  • House Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Manha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Manha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manha 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Manha. 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 173 military records available for the last name Manha. For the veterans among your Manha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manha lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Manha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Manha in 1959 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manha 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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