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Manfre Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from a short form of Manfredo .

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


Similar surnames: Manfra, Manfred, Manfredo, Manfredi, Maneri, Manthe, Bantle, Madore

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Where is the Manfre family from?

You can see how Manfre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manfre family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Manfre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Manfre families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Manfre's in USA. New York had the highest population of Manfre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manfre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manfre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manfre. 23% of Manfre men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Manfre women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manfre were Clerk and Hand Sewer Bap. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Hand Sewer Bap
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manfre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manfre 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Manfre. 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 489 military records available for the last name Manfre. For the veterans among your Manfre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manfre lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Manfre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Manfre in 1956 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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