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Manwiller Family History

Manwiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mannweiler or Manweiler.

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


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Where is the Manwiller family from?

You can see how Manwiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manwiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manwiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 54 Manwiller families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 95% of all the recorded Manwiller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manwiller families in 1880.
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What did your Manwiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manwiller. 26% of Manwiller men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Manwiller women worked as a Topper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manwiller were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Carpenter
    26%
  • Knitter
    19%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Manwiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manwiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manwiller 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Manwiller. 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 287 military records available for the last name Manwiller. For the veterans among your Manwiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manwiller lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Manwiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manwiller in 1961 was 63, and 94 in 2004.

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