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Manlon Family History

Manlon 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: Manton, Malon, Hanlon, Manson, Mannon, Mallon, Manion, Manon, Mann

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Where is the Manlon family from?

You can see how Manlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manlon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Manlon families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Manlon families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manlon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Manlon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Manlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manlon 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Manlon. 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 39 military records available for the last name Manlon. For the veterans among your Manlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manlon lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manlon

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