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Manifest Family History

Manifest 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: Manis, Manier, Mannes, Manes, Manges, Manikas, Maines, Marines

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manifest 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 11 census records available for the last name Manifest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manifest 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Manifest. 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 8 military records available for the last name Manifest. For the veterans among your Manifest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manifest lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Manifest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Manifest in 1988 was 68, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manifest 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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