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Manliffe Family History

Manliffe 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: Cunliffe, Mcauliffe, Ratliffe, Aliff, Mandile, Maline, Maglione

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Where is the Manliffe family from?

You can see how Manliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manliffe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manliffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Manliffe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Manliffe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manliffe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manliffe 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 16 census records available for the last name Manliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manliffe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Manliffe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Manliffe. For the veterans among your Manliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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