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Maniff Family History

Maniff 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: Mcniff, Caniff, Manis, Aliff, Hanif, Manier, Danoff, Mani, Janoff

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Where is the Maniff family from?

You can see how Maniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maniff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maniff families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maniff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Maniff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maniff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Maniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maniff 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Maniff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Maniff. For the veterans among your Maniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maniff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Maniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maniff in 1968 was 71, and 66 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maniff 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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