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Manuela Family History

Manuela 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: Manuel, Manuele, Mansell, Mandel, Mantel, Mangel, Manera, Matula

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Where is the Manuela family from?

You can see how Manuela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manuela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manuela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Manuela families living in California. This was about 89% of all the recorded Manuela's in USA. California had the highest population of Manuela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manuela 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 Manuela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manuela. 100% of Manuela men 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Manuela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manuela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manuela 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Manuela. 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 21 military records available for the last name Manuela. For the veterans among your Manuela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manuela lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Manuela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Manuela in 1963 was 75, and 65 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manuela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manuela 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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