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Manuwa Family History

Manuwa 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: Manna, Manuel, Mancha, Manera, Matura, Matula, Manda, Manca, Maura

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Where is the Manuwa family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manuwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Manuwa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stevedore
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Manuwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manuwa 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Manuwa. 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 78 military records available for the last name Manuwa. For the veterans among your Manuwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manuwa lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Manuwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Manuwa in 1976 was 67, and 60 in 2002.

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