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Mainett Family History

Mainett 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: Minett, Manetta, Garnett, Minette, Barnett, Arnett, Carnett, Maine

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Where is the Mainett family from?

You can see how Mainett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mainett families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Mainett families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mainett's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mainett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainett 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 51 census records available for the last name Mainett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mainett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mainett. For the veterans among your Mainett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Mainett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mainett in 1960 was 53, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainett 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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