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Manuse Family History

Manuse 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: Manus, Masse, Manser, Banse, Magnus, Manis, Vause, Manne, Manuel

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Where is the Manuse family from?

You can see how Manuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manuse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Manuse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Manuse family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manuse's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Manuse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manuse 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 Manuse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manuse. 34% of Manuse men worked as a Presser and 100% of Manuse women worked as a House Wife.

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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

  • Presser
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Life Guard
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Manuse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Manuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manuse 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Manuse. 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 60 military records available for the last name Manuse. For the veterans among your Manuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manuse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Manuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Manuse in 1963 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manuse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manuse 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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