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Maniard Family History

Maniard 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: Manard, Miniard, Tankard, Mallard, Manier, Hansard, Bankard, Canard

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Where is the Maniard family from?

You can see how Maniard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maniard family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maniard families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Maniard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maniard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maniard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maniard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maniard. 100% of Maniard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Maniard women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Maniard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Maniard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maniard 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Maniard. 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 10 military records available for the last name Maniard. For the veterans among your Maniard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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