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Manyen Family History

Manyen 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: Mayen, Mannen, Mangen, Mander, Mandel, Mann, Manton, Manley, Mayer

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Where is the Manyen family from?

You can see how Manyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manyen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Manyen families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manyen's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Manyen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manyen 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 Manyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mangel Apprentice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manyen. 100% of Manyen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Manyen women worked as a Mangel Apprentice.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mangel Apprentice
    100%

What Manyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Manyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manyen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Manyen. 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 62 military records available for the last name Manyen. For the veterans among your Manyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manyen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Manyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Manyen in 1958 was 36, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manyen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manyen 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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