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Manias Family History

Manias 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: Manis, Matias, Masias, Manas, Mangas, Manikas, Macias, Mania, Maras

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Where is the Manias family from?

You can see how Manias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manias family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Manias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Manias families living in Arkansas. This was about 62% of all the recorded Manias's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Manias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manias. 30% of Manias 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
    30%
  • Manager
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manias 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Manias. 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 237 military records available for the last name Manias. For the veterans among your Manias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manias lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Manias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Manias in 1964 was 77, and 74 in 2002.

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