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Manwaring Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Mainwaring .

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


Similar surnames: Mainwaring, Waring, Manring, Mannering, Manning, Manwarren, Manwill

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Where is the Manwaring family from?

You can see how Manwaring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manwaring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manwaring families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Manwaring families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manwaring's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Manwaring families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manwaring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manwaring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manwaring. 20% of Manwaring men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Manwaring women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manwaring were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Manwaring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manwaring 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Manwaring. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Manwaring. For the veterans among your Manwaring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manwaring lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Manwaring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Manwaring in 1954 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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