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Mainguy Family History

Mainguy 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: Mingus, Mangum, Fanguy, Mangus, Main, Manley, Mangan, Magnus, Manger

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Where is the Mainguy family from?

You can see how Mainguy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainguy family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Mainguy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mainguy family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mainguy's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Mainguy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainguy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mainguy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mainguy. 50% of Mainguy men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Mainguy women worked as a Journalier.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Mainguy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mainguy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainguy 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Mainguy. 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 390 military records available for the last name Mainguy. For the veterans among your Mainguy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainguy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mainguy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mainguy in 1965 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainguy 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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