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Manyer Family History

Manyer 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: Mander, Mayer, Manser, Manger, Manier, Manner, Maner, Mawyer, Manker

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Where is the Manyer family from?

You can see how Manyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Manyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Manyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Manyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Manyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manyer 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 Manyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manyer. 100% of Manyer 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 Manyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Manyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manyer 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Manyer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Manyer. For the veterans among your Manyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Manyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Manyer in 1966 was 71, and 96 in 1994.

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