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Maynes Family History

Maynes Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Maghnuis (see McManus). Scottish and English: variant of Mains.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maynes family from?

You can see how Maynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maynes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Maynes families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Maynes's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Maynes families in 1891.
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What did your Maynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maynes. 50% of Maynes men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Maynes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Laundry Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maynes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maynes. For the veterans among your Maynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maynes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Maynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Maynes in 1947 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maynes 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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