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Manilla Family History

Manilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname or metonymic occupational name from manilla ‘handle; bracelet’. This surname is most common in Mexico.

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


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Where is the Manilla family from?

You can see how Manilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Manilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Manilla families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Manilla's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manilla families in 1891.
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What did your Manilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manilla. 38% of Manilla men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Manilla women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • New Worker
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manilla 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Manilla. 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 207 military records available for the last name Manilla. For the veterans among your Manilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manilla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Manilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Manilla in 1966 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manilla 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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