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Manion Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Mannion .

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


Similar surnames: Manon, Mannion, Manix, Runion, Manton, Canon, Fannon, Manko, Marmion

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Where is the Manion family from?

You can see how Manion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 83 Manion families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Manion's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Manion families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manion ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Manion. 67% of Manion men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Manion women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manion were Caretaker 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farmers Son
    9%
  • Caretaker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Saunier
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Manion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manion 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Manion. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Manion. For the veterans among your Manion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manion lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Manion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Manion in 1944 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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