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Manss Family History

Manss 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, Manas, Manso, Manes, Mass, Manos, Maass, Mansi, Manns, Manus

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Where is the Manss family from?

You can see how Manss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manss family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Manss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Manss families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Manss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Manss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manss. 34% of Manss men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Engineer
    23%
  • Repair Man
    23%
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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Manss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manss 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Manss. 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 131 military records available for the last name Manss. For the veterans among your Manss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Manss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Manss in 1963 was 73, and 97 in 2003.

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