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Manolas Family History

Manolas 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: Manolis, Manas, Mangas, Manikas, Manos, Canlas, Malas, Mallas, Manous

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Where is the Manolas family from?

You can see how Manolas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manolas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Manolas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Manolas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manolas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manolas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manolas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manolas. 34% of Manolas men worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Manolas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manolas 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Manolas. 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 45 military records available for the last name Manolas. For the veterans among your Manolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manolas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Manolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Manolas in 1971 was 87, and 55 in 2003.

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