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Manniss Family History

Manniss 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: Mannis, Annis, Manis, Manning, Mannes, Manners, Manni, Mannix

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Where is the Manniss family from?

You can see how Manniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manniss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Manniss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Manniss families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Manniss's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Manniss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manniss 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 67 census records available for the last name Manniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manniss 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Manniss. 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 3 military records available for the last name Manniss. For the veterans among your Manniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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