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Maindley Family History

Maindley 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: Mandley, Manley, Lindley, Grindley, Mandler, Brindley, Kindley

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Where is the Maindley family from?

You can see how Maindley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maindley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Maindley families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Maindley's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Maindley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maindley 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 46 census records available for the last name Maindley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maindley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maindley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Maindley. For the veterans among your Maindley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maindley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maindley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maindley

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