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Manchett Name Meaning

from Middle English manchet ‘finest wheaten bread pandemain’ perhaps used of a maker or seller of such bread. Compare Whitbread (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Matchett, Hanchett, Marchetta, Hatchett, Blanchett, Ancheta

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Where is the Manchett family from?

You can see how Manchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manchett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Manchett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Manchett families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Manchett's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Manchett families in 1891.
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What did your Manchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Smallholder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Manchett. 50% of Manchett men worked as a Smallholder and 100% of Manchett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Smallholder
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Manchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manchett 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Manchett. 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 73 military records available for the last name Manchett. For the veterans among your Manchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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