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Manilow Family History

Manilow Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): altered form of Manilov, a patronymic from the male personal name Manele, a pet form of Emanuel.

It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov.

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


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Where is the Manilow family from?

You can see how Manilow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manilow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Manilow families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Manilow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Manilow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manilow 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 Manilow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manilow. 100% of Manilow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Manilow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Manilow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manilow 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Manilow. 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 15 military records available for the last name Manilow. For the veterans among your Manilow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manilow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Manilow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Manilow in 1962 was 69, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manilow 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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