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Mainie Family History

Mainie 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: Maine, Mannie, Marie, Main, Paine, Laine, Raine, Manis, Maire, Mains

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Where is the Mainie family from?

You can see how Mainie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mainie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 4 Mainie families living in Perthshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mainie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mainie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainie 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 Mainie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Mainie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mainie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mainie. For the veterans among your Mainie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainie lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Mainie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mainie in 1988 was 92, and 50 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainie 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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