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Manrer Family History

Manrer 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: Mander, Manser, Maurer, Manger, Manier, Manner, Maner, Manker, Manzer

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Where is the Manrer family from?

You can see how Manrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manrer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Manrer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Manrer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Washer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manrer. 100% of Manrer men worked as a Washer.

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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

  • Washer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Manrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manrer 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Manrer. 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 185 military records available for the last name Manrer. For the veterans among your Manrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manrer lifespan?

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