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Manwell Family History

Manwell Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Mandeville.

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


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Where is the Manwell family from?

You can see how Manwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Manwell families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Manwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manwell 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 Manwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manwell. 87% of Manwell 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
    87%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Manwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Manwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manwell 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 Manwell. 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 756 military records available for the last name Manwell. For the veterans among your Manwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Manwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Manwell in 1962 was 60, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manwell 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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