Origins of the Manuel surname
About the Manuels
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Interesting facts about Manuel
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Manuels most likely to marry?
What are the most common Manuel first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Manuels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Manuels in 1921
Dressmaker
41
Domestic Servant
22
Laundress
21
House Servant
20
General Servant Domestic
19
Common male occupations for Manuels in 1921
Farm Hands
83
Coal Miner
59
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
40
Carpenter
38
Agricultural Labourer
33
