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Manela Family History

Manela 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: Manera, Canela, Manella, Makela, Mansell, Mandel, Mantel, Manetta

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Where is the Manela family from?

You can see how Manela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manela family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Manela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Manela families living in Cardiganshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Manela's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Manela families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manela. 100% of Manela 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Manela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manela 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Manela. 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 110 military records available for the last name Manela. For the veterans among your Manela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manela lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Manela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Manela in 1963 was 71, and 66 in 2003.

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