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Maienshein Family History

Maienshein Surname 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: Hauenstein, Rabenstein, Einstein, Manheim, Falkenstein, Levenstein

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Where is the Maienshein family from?

You can see how Maienshein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maienshein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maienshein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Maienshein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maienshein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maienshein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maienshein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Maienshein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maienshein 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 Maienshein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Maienshein. For the veterans among your Maienshein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maienshein lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Maienshein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maienshein in 1985 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maienshein ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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