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Mannis Family History

Mannis Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened and altered form of McManus. There may have been confusion with Minnis. Jewish: variant of Manis.

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


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Where is the Mannis family from?

You can see how Mannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mannis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mannis families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mannis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mannis families in 1891.
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What did your Mannis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mannis. 100% of Mannis 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannis 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 872 immigration records available for the last name Mannis. 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 594 military records available for the last name Mannis. For the veterans among your Mannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannis lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mannis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mannis in 1950 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mannis 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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