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Maniford Family History

Maniford 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: Manifold, Manford, Langford, Montford, Hansford, Sandford, Hanford

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Where is the Maniford family from?

You can see how Maniford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maniford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maniford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Maniford families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Maniford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maniford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maniford 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 Maniford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maniford. 100% of Maniford 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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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Maniford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maniford 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Maniford. 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 21 military records available for the last name Maniford. For the veterans among your Maniford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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