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Manfred Name Meaning

German and Dutch: evidently from the Germanic personal name Manfred, composed of the elements man ‘man’ + frid ‘peace’. The surname is rare in Germany, however, while the personal name was common in Lombardy, and Italian sources derive the first element from magin ‘strength’. Compare Manfredo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Manfredo, Manard, Manier, Landfried, Andrea, Maynard, Alfred, Manfre

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Manfred Family Origin

Where is the Manfred family from?

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

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    Manfred Family Occupations

    What did your Manfred ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Manfred family was Undertaker. The most common Manfred occupation in the USA was Bootmaker. 33% of Manfred's were Bootmakers. Bootmaker and Physician were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Manfred.

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    • Bootmaker

      33%

    • Physician

      33%

    • Undertaker

      33%

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

    Manfred Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Manfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manfred census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Manfred. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Manfred. For the veterans among your Manfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Manfred Life Expectancy

    What is the average Manfred lifespan?

    Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Manfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manfred in 1962 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manfred

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manfred ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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