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Manseill Family History

Manseill 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: Mansell, Ansell, Munsell, Manwill, Hansell, Mancill, Manwell

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Where is the Manseill family from?

You can see how Manseill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manseill family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Manseill families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Manseill's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Manseill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manseill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manseill ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Manseill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Manseill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manseill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Manseill. 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 7 military records available for the last name Manseill. For the veterans among your Manseill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manseill lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Manseill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Manseill in 1975 was 50, and 58 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manseill 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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