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Maniger Family History

Maniger 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: Manger, Manier, Mander, Manser, Lanier, Sanger, Ranger, Ganger

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Where is the Maniger family from?

You can see how Maniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maniger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Maniger families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Maniger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Maniger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maniger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maniger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maniger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Maniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maniger 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Maniger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Maniger. For the veterans among your Maniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maniger lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Maniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maniger in 1993 was 48, and 67 in 2002.

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