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Manners Family History

Manners Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Mesnières-en-Bray in Seine-Maritime recorded in the 13th century as Maneria a derivative of Latin manere ‘to remain abide reside’. See also Menzies .

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


Similar surnames: Mander, Manges, Mannes, Tanner, Manger, Manner, Manser, Mandery

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Where is the Manners family from?

You can see how Manners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manners family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manners families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Manners families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manners's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manners families in 1840.
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What did your Manners ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manners. 26% of Manners men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Manners women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manners were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Manners. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Manners. For the veterans among your Manners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manners lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Manners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Manners in 1955 was 52, and 61 in 2004.

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