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Maing Family History

Maing 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: Main, Mains, Ming, Maine, Maino, Mang, Mainz, Maring, Taing, Maung

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Where is the Maing family from?

You can see how Maing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Maing families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Maing's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Maing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maing 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 370 census records available for the last name Maing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maing 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Maing. 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 225 military records available for the last name Maing. For the veterans among your Maing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maing lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Maing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maing in 1969 was 70, and 57 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maing 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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