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Mauen Family History

Mauen 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: Mayen, Maren, Maben, Mauer, Rauen, Mauel, Malen, Maden, Auen, Maun

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Where is the Mauen family from?

You can see how Mauen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mauen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mauen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Mauen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mauen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mauen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mauen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mauen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Mauen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mauen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mauen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mauen. For the veterans among your Mauen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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