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Mannings Family History

Mannings Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Manning 1 with the addition of English excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Mannings family from?

You can see how Mannings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mannings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Mannings families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Mannings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mannings families in 1891.
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What did your Mannings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mannings. 34% of Mannings men worked as a Lorry Driver and 78% of Mannings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mannings were Railway Wagon Builder Retired and Ladies Hairdresser.

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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

  • Lorry Driver
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Railway Wagon Builder Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mannings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannings 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Mannings. 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 475 military records available for the last name Mannings. For the veterans among your Mannings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannings lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mannings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mannings in 1946 was 39, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mannings 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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