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Mc Manus Family History

Mc Manus 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: Mcmanus, Mcmanis, Macmanus, Mcmeans, Mccants, Mcmannis, Mcmains

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Where is the Mc Manus family from?

You can see how Mc Manus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Manus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Manus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 249 Mc Manus families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mc Manus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Manus families in 1891.
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What did your Mc Manus 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 Mc Manus. 47% of Mc Manus men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Mc Manus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Manus were General Labourer Unemployed and Incapacitated.

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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
    47%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • General Labourer Unemployed
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Mc Manus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Manus 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Manus. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mc Manus. For the veterans among your Mc Manus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Manus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mc Manus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mc Manus in 1967 was 78, and 98 in 2003.

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