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Manlis Family History

Manlis 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: Manis, Malis, Mallis, Manolis, Mannis, Mangis, Maslin, Manley, Malik

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Where is the Manlis family from?

You can see how Manlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Manlis family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manlis's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Manlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manlis 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 69 census records available for the last name Manlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manlis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Manlis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Manlis. For the veterans among your Manlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manlis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Manlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Manlis in 1972 was 59, and 72 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manlis 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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