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Manlig Family History

Manlig 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: Maslin, Manley, Malik, Malin, Manis, Malis, Danzig, Manning, Matlin

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Where is the Manlig family from?

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

What did your Manlig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Manlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manlig 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Manlig. 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 6 military records available for the last name Manlig. For the veterans among your Manlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manlig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Manlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Manlig in 1968 was 53, and 59 in 1991.

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