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Manaugh Family History

Manaugh 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, Mimnaugh, Mcnaught, Lynaugh, Mcvaugh, Mcgaugh, Mayhugh, Haugh

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Where is the Manaugh family from?

You can see how Manaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Manaugh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Manaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Manaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manaugh. 60% of Manaugh men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manaugh 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Manaugh. 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 226 military records available for the last name Manaugh. For the veterans among your Manaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manaugh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Manaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Manaugh in 1952 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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