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Manyan Family History

Manyan 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: Mannan, Mangan, Munyan, Mann, Manton, Magyar, Madan, Mayen, Manna

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Where is the Manyan family from?

You can see how Manyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manyan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Manyan family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manyan's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Manyan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manyan 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 Manyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manyan. 100% of Manyan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Manyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Manyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manyan 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Manyan. 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 44 military records available for the last name Manyan. For the veterans among your Manyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manyan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Manyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Manyan in 1964 was 90, and 92 in 2003.

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