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Manges Family History

Manges Surname Meaning

German: variant of Menges. Probably Scottish: variant of Menzies of which the traditional pronunciation is Mingies.

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


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Where is the Manges family from?

You can see how Manges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Manges families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Manges's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Manges families in 1911.
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What did your Manges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manges. 27% of Manges men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Manges women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manges were Carpenter and Cook.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Cook
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Manges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manges 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Manges. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Manges. For the veterans among your Manges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manges lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Manges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Manges in 1941 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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