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Manze Family History

Manze 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: Maze, Manzo, Manne, Manz, Mane, Mange, Manzer, Maize, Manke, Mance

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Where is the Manze family from?

You can see how Manze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Manze families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Manze's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manze families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manze 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 Manze ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manze. 100% of Manze 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
    100%

What Manze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manze 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Manze. 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 203 military records available for the last name Manze. For the veterans among your Manze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manze lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Manze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Manze in 1962 was 76, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manze 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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