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Manzer Family History

Manzer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Manze in Silesia or Manzen in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Manzer family from?

You can see how Manzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Manzer families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Manzer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Manzer families in 1911.
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What did your Manzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Manzer. 60% of Manzer 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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

What Manzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Manzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manzer 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Manzer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Manzer. For the veterans among your Manzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manzer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Manzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Manzer in 1961 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manzer 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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