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Manns Family History

Manns Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Mann 1 and English: variant of Mann 1 2 and 5 with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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You can see how Manns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Manns families living in Manitoba. This was about 45% of all the recorded Manns's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Manns families in 1911.
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What did your Manns ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Manns. 100% of Manns men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Manns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manns 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Manns. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Manns. For the veterans among your Manns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manns lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Manns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Manns in 1951 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manns 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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