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Maynie Family History

Maynie 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: Mayne, Mannie, Haynie, Marie, Manis, Wayne, Manne, Manier, Fayne

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Where is the Maynie family from?

You can see how Maynie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maynie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maynie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Maynie family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maynie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maynie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maynie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Maynie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Maynie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maynie 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 Maynie. 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 15 military records available for the last name Maynie. For the veterans among your Maynie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maynie lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Maynie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maynie in 1984 was 67, and 80 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maynie 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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