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Manus Family History

Manus Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: shortened form of McManus. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Manus family from?

You can see how Manus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Manus families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Manus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Manus families in 1911.
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What did your Manus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Manus. 100% of Manus 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 50,000 census records available for the last name Manus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manus 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Manus. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Manus. For the veterans among your Manus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Manus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Manus in 1956 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manus 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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