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Mannah Family History

Mannah 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: Mannan, Manna, Hannah, Mann, Hanna, Mangan, Magnan, Manne, Menna

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Where is the Mannah family from?

You can see how Mannah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mannah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mannah families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mannah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mannah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mannah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mannah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mannah. 100% of Mannah men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Mannah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannah 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mannah. 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 58 military records available for the last name Mannah. For the veterans among your Mannah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannah lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Mannah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mannah in 1945 was 44, and 83 in 2001.

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