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Manolis Family History

Manolis Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Manolis a vernacular form of Emmanouēl (see Emanuel) or a shortened form of any of various derivatives of this name.

e.g. the patronymics Manolakis Manoliadis and Manolidis.

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


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Where is the Manolis family from?

You can see how Manolis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manolis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Manolis families living in Washington. This was about 12% of all the recorded Manolis's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Manolis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manolis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Manolis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manolis. 32% of Manolis men worked as a Cook and 50% of Manolis women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manolis were Owner and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Cook
    32%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Owner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

What Manolis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Manolis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manolis 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Manolis. 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 213 military records available for the last name Manolis. For the veterans among your Manolis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manolis lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Manolis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Manolis in 1950 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manolis 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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