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Manfred Family History

Manfred Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Manfred composed of the ancient Germanic elements man- ‘man’ + frithu ‘peace’. The surname is rare in Germany however while the personal name was common in Lombardy.

Italian sources derive the first element from magin ‘strength’. Compare Manfredo.

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


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Where is the Manfred family from?

You can see how Manfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manfred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manfred families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Manfred families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Manfred's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Manfred families in 1911.
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What did your Manfred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manfred. 43% of Manfred men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Manfred women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manfred were Printer and New Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Printer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manfred 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Manfred. 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 289 military records available for the last name Manfred. For the veterans among your Manfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manfred lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Manfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manfred in 1962 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manfred 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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