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Manchen Family History

Manchen 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: Machen, Fancher, Hanchey, Kinchen, Minchin, Mancha, Machin, Macher

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Where is the Manchen family from?

You can see how Manchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manchen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Manchen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Manchen families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manchen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Manchen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manchen. 30% of Manchen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
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What Manchen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Manchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manchen 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Manchen. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Manchen. For the veterans among your Manchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manchen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Manchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Manchen in 1964 was 66, and 19 in 2003.

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