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Maniz Family History

Maniz 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, Manz, Mani, Muniz, Moniz, Mantz, Manix, Mania, Marie, Maki

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Where is the Maniz family from?

You can see how Maniz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maniz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maniz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Maniz family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Maniz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Maniz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maniz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maniz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maniz. 60% of Maniz 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
    60%
  • Labrador
    40%
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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Maniz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maniz 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Maniz. 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 30 military records available for the last name Maniz. For the veterans among your Maniz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maniz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Maniz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maniz in 1972 was 66, and 74 in 2002.

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