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Mans Family History

Mans Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Man(ne) a short form of Hermannus (see Hermann) or of any of various names beginning with Man- such as Mannaart which is from the ancient Germanic name Manhard (see Manhardt).

English (Cumbria): variant of Manns and Manche.

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


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You can see how Mans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 38 Mans families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Mans's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mans families in 1911.
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What did your Mans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mans. 38% of Mans men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    38%
  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mans. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Mans. For the veterans among your Mans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mans lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mans in 1945 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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