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Manlin Family History

Manlin 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: Maslin, Malin, Matlin, Mankin, Mangin, Hanlin, Maclin, Marlin, Mallin

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Where is the Manlin family from?

You can see how Manlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Manlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Manlin families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Manlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Manlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manlin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Manlin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Manlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manlin 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Manlin. 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 58 military records available for the last name Manlin. For the veterans among your Manlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Manlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manlin in 1964 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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