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Mannes Family History

Mannes Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Mann. Dutch: from the personal name Mannes a short form of Hermannus (see Hermann).

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Rogaland composed of an uncertain first element (possibly Old Norse man ‘thrall slave’) + nes ‘promontory’.

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


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You can see how Mannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mannes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mannes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mannes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mannes families in 1891.
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What did your Mannes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mannes. 72% of Mannes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Domestic Duties
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannes 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 Mannes. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mannes. For the veterans among your Mannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mannes in 1958 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mannes 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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