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Manlove Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire and Staffordshire; of Norman origin): nickname or occupational name from Old French mener ‘to harry chase or hunt’.

It combines elements from the Old French language, reflecting the historical influences in the region.

The term mener signifies the action of pursuing or hunting, indicative of the profession or role of the individual.

The second part of the name, love, translates to ‘(she-)wolf’, which adds a specific context to the hunt.

Thus, the name denotes someone who was a wolf hunter, highlighting a unique aspect of medieval occupations.

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


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Where is the Manlove family from?

You can see how Manlove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manlove family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manlove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Manlove families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Manlove's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manlove families in 1891.
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What did your Manlove ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Manlove. 50% of Manlove men worked as a Retired and 73% of Manlove women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manlove were Baker Of Bread confectionery and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Retired
    50%
  • Baker Of Bread confectionery
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    10%

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Passenger Lists

There are 612 immigration records available for the last name Manlove. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Manlove. For the veterans among your Manlove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manlove lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Manlove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Manlove in 1941 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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