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Manessier Family History

Manessier 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: Messier, Messer, Manser, Baessler, Messner, Manier, Manasse, Nesser

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Where is the Manessier family from?

You can see how Manessier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manessier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manessier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Manessier families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Manessier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Manessier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manessier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manessier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Manessier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Manessier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manessier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Manessier. 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 13 military records available for the last name Manessier. For the veterans among your Manessier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manessier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Manessier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Manessier in 1976 was 85, and 72 in 1996.

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