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Manabe Family History

Manabe Name 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: Tanabe, Knabe, Manne, Mcnabb, Manasse, Manas, Mabe, Manak, Marable

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Where is the Manabe family from?

You can see how Manabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manabe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manabe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Manabe family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Manabe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Manabe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manabe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manabe. 100% of Manabe men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Manabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manabe 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Manabe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Manabe. For the veterans among your Manabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manabe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Manabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Manabe in 1962 was 83, and 78 in 2002.

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