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Mainier Family History

Mainier 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: Manier, Mainiero, Mainer, Mainzer, Rainier, Minier, Mander, Minter

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Where is the Mainier family from?

You can see how Mainier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mainier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Mainier families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Mainier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mainier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainier 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 Mainier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Mainier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainier 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mainier. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mainier. For the veterans among your Mainier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Mainier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mainier in 1972 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainier 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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