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Manwaring Family History

Manwaring Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Mainwaring.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Manwaring family from?

You can see how Manwaring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manwaring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manwaring families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 149 Manwaring families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Manwaring's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manwaring families in 1891.
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What did your Manwaring ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Manwaring. 28% of Manwaring men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Manwaring women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manwaring were Engineers Turner and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • General Labourer(heavy Workers)
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Engineers Turner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Manwaring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manwaring 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 Manwaring. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Manwaring. For the veterans among your Manwaring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manwaring lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Manwaring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Manwaring in 1954 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manwaring 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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