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Maynn Family History

Maynn 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: Mann, Mayen, Mayne, Mayon, May, Main, Man, Marin, Mayer, Malin

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Where is the Maynn family from?

You can see how Maynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maynn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maynn family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Maynn's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Maynn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maynn 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 did your Maynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iron Construction was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maynn. 100% of Maynn men worked as an Iron Construction.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Iron Construction
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Maynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maynn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Maynn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Maynn. For the veterans among your Maynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maynn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maynn 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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