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Manison Name Meaning

probably a variant of Manson .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Maison, Manson, Madison, Matison, Manion, Danison, Manton, Anson

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Where is the Manison family from?

You can see how Manison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Manison families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Manison families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Manison's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Manison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manison. 25% of Manison men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Manison women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manison were Labor and Waitress. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manison 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Manison. 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 128 military records available for the last name Manison. For the veterans among your Manison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manison lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Manison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Manison in 1960 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

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