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Manchan Family History

Manchan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mancha, Machan, Manahan, Marchan, Marchal, Mannan, Mangan, Monahan

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Where is the Manchan family from?

You can see how Manchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manchan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Manchan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Manchan families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Manchan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Manchan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manchan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Manchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manchan. 100% of Manchan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Manchan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Manchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manchan 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Manchan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Manchan. For the veterans among your Manchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manchan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Manchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Manchan in 1977 was 86, and 71 in 2004.

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