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Manoley Family History

Manoley 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: Manley, Mandley, Hanley, Marley, Wansley, Mackley, Ansley, Hansley

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Where is the Manoley family from?

You can see how Manoley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manoley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manoley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Manoley families living in Virginia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Manoley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Manoley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manoley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manoley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manoley. 100% of Manoley men worked as a General Labourer. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Manoley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manoley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Manoley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Manoley. For the veterans among your Manoley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manoley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Manoley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Manoley in 1957 was 29, and 76 in 2002.

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