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Manhard Family History

Manhard Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Manhardt, Manard, Manhart, Tankard, Mallard, Machart, Hansard

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Where is the Manhard family from?

You can see how Manhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Manhard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Manhard families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Manhard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Manhard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manhard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Manhard. 100% of Manhard men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manhard 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Manhard. 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 585 military records available for the last name Manhard. For the veterans among your Manhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manhard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Manhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Manhard in 1963 was 61, and 62 in 2004.

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