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Manrod Family History

Manrod 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: Manton, Mangold, Madrid, Manzo, Maron, Mavros, Marron, Monroe

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Where is the Manrod family from?

You can see how Manrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manrod family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Manrod families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Manrod's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Manrod families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manrod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manrod. 72% of Manrod 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Manrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manrod 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Manrod. 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 107 military records available for the last name Manrod. For the veterans among your Manrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manrod lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Manrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Manrod in 1966 was 74, and 77 in 2000.

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