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Manross Family History

Manross Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Marose, Stross, Manners, Malpass, Mars, Manos, Manous, Lacross

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Where is the Manross family from?

You can see how Manross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manross family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manross families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Manross families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manross's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Manross families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manross. 27% of Manross men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Manross women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manross were Butcher and Canning Dept. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Butcher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Canning Dept
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manross 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Manross. 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 256 military records available for the last name Manross. For the veterans among your Manross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manross lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Manross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Manross in 1961 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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