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Manora Family History

Manora 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: Manera, Manfra, Manor, Mora, Major, Arora, Mayor, Manna, Marra

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Where is the Manora family from?

You can see how Manora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manora family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manora families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Manora family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Manora's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manora families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manora. 43% of Manora men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Manora women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Manora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Manora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manora 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Manora. 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 53 military records available for the last name Manora. For the veterans among your Manora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manora lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Manora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manora in 1959 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manora 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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