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Mannett Family History

Mannett 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: Gannett, Annett, Monnett, Vannett, Manetta, Garnett, Manne, Barnett

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Where is the Mannett family from?

You can see how Mannett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mannett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Mannett families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mannett's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mannett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mannett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mannett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mannett. 28% of Mannett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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What Mannett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Mannett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannett 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Mannett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Mannett. For the veterans among your Mannett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Mannett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mannett in 1969 was 70, and 79 in 2001.

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