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Ireland Etymology of McManusWhat does the name McManus mean? There are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. McManus originally appeared in Gaelic as Mac Maghnuis, which means son of Manus. The personal name Manus, imported into Ireland by the Norse, is ultimately derived from the Latin forename Magnus. Early Origins of the McManus familyThe surname McManus was first found in County Roscommon (Irish: Ros Comáin) located in central Ireland in the province of Connacht, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the McManus familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McManus research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1172 and 1181 are included under the topic Early McManus History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McManus Spelling VariationsNames from the Middle Ages demonstrate many spelling variations. This is because the recording scribe or church official often decided as to how a person's name was spelt and in what language. Research into the name McManus revealed many variations, including MacManus, MacManners, McManus, Manus and others. Early Notables of the McManus familyProminent amongst the family at this time was - Terrence McManus, who was firstly sentenced to death and escaped and settled in the New World
McManus RankingIn the United States, the name McManus is the 1,478th most popular surname with an estimated 19,896 people with that name. 1 However, in the United Kingdom, the name McManus is ranked the 889th most popular surname with an estimated 7,711 people with that name. 2
McManus migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name McManus:
McManus Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Bernard McManus, who landed in America in 1804 3
- Bryan McManus, who landed in New York, NY in 1804 3
- Owen McManus, who landed in America in 1806 3
- William McManus, aged 26, who arrived in New York, NY in 1806 3
- Patrick McManus, who arrived in New York, NY in 1815 3
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McManus migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: McManus Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Kitty McManus, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Zephyr" in 1833
- G. or C. McManus, aged 20, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the ship "Ward" from Limerick, Ireland
- Hugh McManus, aged 34, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the ship "Britannia" from Sligo, Ireland
- Kitty McManus, aged 30, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the ship "Britannia" from Sligo, Ireland
- Margaret McManus, aged 9, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the ship "Britannia" from Sligo, Ireland
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McManus migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: McManus Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Terence McManus, British Convict who was convicted in Barbados for life , transported aboard the "Commodore Hayes" in April 1823, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 4
- Mr. Patrick Mcmanus, (b. 1795), aged 35, Irish ploughman who was convicted in Roscommon, Ireland for life for theft, transported aboard the "Edward" on 17th October 1830, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 5
- Mr. Michael McManus who was convicted in Liverpool, Merseyside, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Camden" on 21st March 1831, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 6
- Miss Mary Mcmanus, (b. 1820), aged 17, Irish house maid who was convicted in Fermanagh, Ireland for 7 years for receiving stolen goods, transported aboard the "Diamond" on 29th November 1837, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, she died in 1893 7
- Mr. James Mcmanus, (b. 1826), aged 12, Irish errand boy who was convicted in Kilkenny, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Elphinstone" on 29th December 1838, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 8
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McManus migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: McManus Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Hugh McManus, aged 33, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Shamrock" in 1855
- Joseph McManus, aged 29, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Steinwarder" in 1864
- Jane McManus, aged 25, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Steinwarder" in 1864
- Alexander McManus, aged 8 days, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Steinwarder" in 1864
- Catherine McManus, aged 22, a servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rakaia" in 1878
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Contemporary Notables of the name McManus (post 1700) | + |
- DeClan Patrick McManus (b. 1955), birth name of Elvis Costello, an English singer-songwriter, he and his band the Attractions were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Francis E. McManus (1875-1923), American Major League Baseball catcher from 1899 to 1904
- Louis McManus (1898-1968), Emmy award-winning American television engineer and film editor
- Shawn McManus (b. 1958), American comic book artist who has worked for DC Comics for over 30 years
- Father Seán Gabriel McManus (b. 1944), American-based Irish nationalist activist and Roman Catholic priest
- Patrick A. McManus (1859-1917), Irish-born, American Major League Baseball pitcher
- George McManus (1884-1954), American cartoonist, best known as the creator of his syndicated comic strip, Bringing Up Father
- James McManus (b. 1951), American poker player, novelist, and poet
- Danny McManus (b. 1965), American and Canadian football quarterback
- Frank McManus (b. 1942), Irish nationalist activist and Member of Parliament for Fermanagh and South Tyrone (1970–1974), brother of Father Seán McManus
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Historic Events for the McManus family | + |
- Mr. Henry John McManus (d. 1914), British Fireman from United Kingdom who worked aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 9
- Mr. David Mcmanus, British Ordinary Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 10
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- Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 4th March 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/commodore-hayes
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 24th November 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/edward
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 2nd December 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/camden
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 1st July 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/Diamond
- Convict Records Australia. Retrieved on 18th March 2022 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/elphinstone
- Commemoration Empress of Ireland 2014. (Retrieved 2014, June 17) . Retrieved from http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html
- HMS Prince of Wales Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listprincecrew.html
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