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Mcmanis Family History

Mcmanis Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McManus.

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


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Where is the Mcmanis family from?

You can see how Mcmanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmanis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmanis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mcmanis family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcmanis's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Mcmanis families in 1911.
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What did your Mcmanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmanis. 23% of Mcmanis men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Mcmanis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcmanis were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    21%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Secretary
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mcmanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmanis 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Mcmanis. 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 Mcmanis. For the veterans among your Mcmanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmanis lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcmanis in 1941 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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