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Maniar Family History

Maniar Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): from maniar ‘maker of decorative objects’ from Sanskrit mani ‘gem jewel precious object’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maniar family from?

You can see how Maniar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maniar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maniar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Maniar family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maniar's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Maniar families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Maniar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maniar 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Maniar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Maniar. For the veterans among your Maniar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maniar lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Maniar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Maniar in 1981 was 36, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maniar 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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