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Mansh Family History

Mansh 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: Marsh, Manso, Mash, Mansi, Maish, Mans, March, Mann, Man, Mars

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Where is the Mansh family from?

You can see how Mansh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mansh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mansh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mansh family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mansh's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Mansh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mansh 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 Mansh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mansh. 100% of Mansh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mansh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Mansh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mansh 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Mansh. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mansh. For the veterans among your Mansh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mansh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Mansh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mansh in 1966 was 78, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mansh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mansh 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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