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Maynards Family History

Maynards Surname Meaning

variant of Maynard with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Maynards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maynards family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maynards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Maynards families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Maynards's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Maynards families in 1880.
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There are 69 census records available for the last name Maynards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maynards 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Maynards. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Maynards. For the veterans among your Maynards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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