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Maingan Family History

Maingan 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: Mangan, Mannan, Mangano, Magnan, Mangal, Langan, Mangas, Minga

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Where is the Maingan family from?

You can see how Maingan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maingan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Maingan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Maingan families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Maingan's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Maingan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maingan 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 26 census records available for the last name Maingan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maingan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Maingan. 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 Maingan. For the veterans among your Maingan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maingan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maingan 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 Maingan

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