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Manypenny Family History

Manypenny 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: Moneypenny, Halfpenny, Tenpenny, Manley, Penny, Mayberry, Mayen

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Where is the Manypenny family from?

You can see how Manypenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manypenny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manypenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Manypenny families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Manypenny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manypenny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manypenny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manypenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manypenny. 78% of Manypenny men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Manypenny women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    78%
  • Jiggerman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Manypenny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manypenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manypenny 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Manypenny. 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 196 military records available for the last name Manypenny. For the veterans among your Manypenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manypenny lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Manypenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Manypenny in 1959 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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