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Manness Family History

Manness 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: Mannes, Manners, Magness, Anness, Maness, Manne, Harness, Garness

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Where is the Manness family from?

You can see how Manness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Manness family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Manness's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Manness families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manness. 50% of Manness 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manness 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Manness. 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 156 military records available for the last name Manness. For the veterans among your Manness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manness lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Manness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Manness in 1964 was 77, and 79 in 2000.

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