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Manlson Family History

Manlson 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: Manson, Malson, Manton, Anson, Malon, Melson, Hanson, Ranson, Maison

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Where is the Manlson family from?

You can see how Manlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manlson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Manlson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Manlson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manlson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Manlson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Manlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manlson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Manlson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Manlson. For the veterans among your Manlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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