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Manring Name Meaning

English and Irish: shortened form of Mannering .

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


Similar surnames: Manning, Mannering, Lanning, Maling, Canning, Jansing, Mannings

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Where is the Manring family from?

You can see how Manring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manring family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manring families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Manring families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Manring's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manring families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manring. 29% of Manring men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Manring women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manring were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Manring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manring 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Manring. 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 750 military records available for the last name Manring. For the veterans among your Manring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manring lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Manring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Manring in 1962 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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