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Manigo Family History

Manigo Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Manigault.

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


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Where is the Manigo family from?

You can see how Manigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manigo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manigo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Manigo family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Manigo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Manigo families in 1911.
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What did your Manigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manigo. 59% of Manigo men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Manigo women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manigo were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Cook
    28%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Manigo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manigo 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Manigo. 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 256 military records available for the last name Manigo. For the veterans among your Manigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manigo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Manigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Manigo in 1960 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manigo 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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