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Manasseh Family History

Manasseh 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: Manasse, Maassen, Masse, Manser, Massey, Nasser, Manas, Manasco

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Where is the Manasseh family from?

You can see how Manasseh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manasseh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Manasseh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Manasseh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manasseh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manasseh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Manasseh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manasseh. 100% of Manasseh women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Manasseh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Manasseh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manasseh 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Manasseh. 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 38 military records available for the last name Manasseh. For the veterans among your Manasseh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manasseh lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Manasseh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Manasseh in 1975 was 21, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manasseh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manasseh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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