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Maenpaa Family History

Maenpaa 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: Maenza, Mannan, Mangan, Manna, Magnan, Menna, Mangal, Menza, Mancha

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Where is the Maenpaa family from?

You can see how Maenpaa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maenpaa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Maenpaa families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Maenpaa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Maenpaa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maenpaa 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 Maenpaa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maenpaa. 47% of Maenpaa men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Work
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

What Maenpaa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Maenpaa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maenpaa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maenpaa. 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 127 military records available for the last name Maenpaa. For the veterans among your Maenpaa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maenpaa lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Maenpaa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Maenpaa in 1951 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maenpaa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maenpaa 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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