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Manigan Family History

Manigan 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: Mangan, Lanigan, Madigan, Hanigan, Mannan, Radigan, Mangano, Mangal

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Where is the Manigan family from?

You can see how Manigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Manigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Manigan families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Manigan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Manigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manigan 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 Manigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manigan. 45% of Manigan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Manigan women worked as an Operator.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Attendant
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Manigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manigan 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Manigan. 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 130 military records available for the last name Manigan. For the veterans among your Manigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manigan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Manigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Manigan in 1964 was 51, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manigan 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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