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Mainas Family History

Mainas 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: Minas, Mains, Manas, Maines, Main, Maras, Mannan, Magnus, Raines

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Where is the Mainas family from?

You can see how Mainas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mainas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mainas family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mainas's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mainas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainas 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 131 census records available for the last name Mainas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainas 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Mainas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mainas. For the veterans among your Mainas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Mainas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mainas in 1974 was 77, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainas 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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