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Origins of the Manby surname

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About the Manbys

We have a total number of 4622 records for people with the last name Manby.

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Where do most Manbys live?

In 1921, most Manbys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Manbys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,030 records for the Manby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.

Who were Manbys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Manbys.

What are the most common Manby first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Manbys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Manbys in 1921
Laundress

17

Living On Own Means

17

Servant

13

House Keeper

12

House Servant

12

Common Male occupations for Manbys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

14

Farmer

14

House Painter

11

Ironmonger

11

Butcher

10

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