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Manroy Family History

Manroy Surname 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: Monroy, Manry, Manton, Manley, Manzo, Maron, Mavros, Marron, Monroe

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Where is the Manroy family from?

You can see how Manroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manroy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Manroy families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Manroy's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Manroy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Manroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manroy 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Manroy. 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 military records available for the last name Manroy. For the veterans among your Manroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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