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Manza Family History

Manza Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Manzo.

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


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Where is the Manza family from?

You can see how Manza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manza family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Manza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Manza families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Manza's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Manza families in 1911.
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What did your Manza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manza. 46% of Manza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Manza women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Box Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Manza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manza 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Manza. 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 216 military records available for the last name Manza. For the veterans among your Manza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manza lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Manza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Manza in 1966 was 94, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manza 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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