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Mcmanes Family History

Mcmanes 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, Manes, Mcnaney, Mchaney, Milanes, Mckane, Mcmeans

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Where is the Mcmanes family from?

You can see how Mcmanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmanes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Mcmanes families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mcmanes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcmanes families in 1891.
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What did your Mcmanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmanes. 62% of Mcmanes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcmanes women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    62%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Mcmanes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcmanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmanes 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Mcmanes. 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 272 military records available for the last name Mcmanes. For the veterans among your Mcmanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmanes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcmanes in 1964 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmanes 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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