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Maniago Family History

Maniago 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: Manago, Manigo, Santiago, Mariano, Mangano, Manzano, Mango, Manalo

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Where is the Maniago family from?

You can see how Maniago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maniago family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Maniago families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maniago families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Maniago's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Maniago families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maniago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maniago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maniago. 45% of Maniago men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
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What Maniago family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Maniago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maniago 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Maniago. 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 41 military records available for the last name Maniago. For the veterans among your Maniago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maniago lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Maniago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Maniago in 1969 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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