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Manseau Name Meaning

French: variant of Manceau .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mansell, Manser, Manley, Dusseau, Massey, Manger, Mineau, Mousseau

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Where is the Manseau family from?

You can see how Manseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manseau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manseau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 41 Manseau families living in New Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Manseau's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Manseau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manseau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manseau. 21% of Manseau men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Manseau women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manseau were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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
    21%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Manseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manseau 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Manseau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Manseau. For the veterans among your Manseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manseau lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Manseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Manseau in 1957 was 58, and 43 in 2004.

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