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Manion Family History

Manion Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mannion.

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


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Where is the Manion family from?

You can see how Manion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 129 Manion families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Manion's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Manion families in 1891.
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What did your Manion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Manion. 43% of Manion men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 85% of Manion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manion were Plasterer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    43%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    29%
  • Plasterer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Nil
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Manion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manion 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Manion. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Manion. For the veterans among your Manion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manion lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Manion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Manion in 1944 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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