Manier Family History

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Manier Name Meaning

derivative of the Germanic personal name Maginhari, composed of the elements magin ‘strength’, ‘might’ + hari ‘army’. nickname from Old French manier ‘manual’, also ‘skillful’, ‘adroit’. occupational name for a miller, Old French mounier, mannier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mander, Lanier, Manser, Manger, Angier, Maner, Rainier, Munier

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Manier Family Origin

Where is the Manier family from?

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You can see how Manier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manier families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Manier families living in Sussex. This was about 28% of all the recorded Manier's in the UK. Sussex had the highest population of Manier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Manier Family Occupations

What did your Manier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the UK named Manier.

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Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Manier Historical Records

What Manier family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Manier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 434 immigration records available for the last name Manier. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Manier. For the veterans among your Manier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Manier Life Expectancy

What is the average Manier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Manier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manier in 1956 was 43, and 65 in 2004.

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