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Mannering Family History

Mannering Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Manwaring.

Irish: name used as an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Manaráin which Woulfe believes to be a dissimilated form of Ó Manannáin (see Murnan).

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


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Where is the Mannering family from?

You can see how Mannering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannering family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mannering families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 228 Mannering families living in Kent. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mannering's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mannering families in 1891.
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What did your Mannering ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mannering. 11% of Mannering men worked as a Bricklayer and 70% of Mannering women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mannering were Heavy Lorry Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    7%
  • General Labourer Farm
    7%
  • Heavy Lorry Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mannering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannering 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mannering. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mannering. For the veterans among your Mannering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannering lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mannering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mannering in 1959 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mannering 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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