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Manica Family History

Manica 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: Monica, Manca, Mania, Manis, Manna, Maria, Janca, Malina, Zanca

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Where is the Manica family from?

You can see how Manica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manica family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Manica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Manica families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manica's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Manica families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manica 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 Manica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manica. 34% of Manica men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Manica women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manica were Labor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Labor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Manica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Manica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manica 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Manica. 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 149 military records available for the last name Manica. For the veterans among your Manica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manica lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Manica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Manica in 1962 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manica 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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