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Manous Family History

Manous Surname Meaning

Probably a shortened and altered form of Irish McManus.

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


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Where is the Manous family from?

You can see how Manous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manous family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Manous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Manous families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Manous's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Manous families in 1911.
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What did your Manous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manous. 44% of Manous men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Manous women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manous were Log Cutter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Log Cutter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Manous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Manous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manous 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Manous. 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 254 military records available for the last name Manous. For the veterans among your Manous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manous lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Manous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manous in 1956 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manous 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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