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Maenz Family History

Maenz 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: Menz, Maenza, Manz, Maerz, Mainz, Saenz, Muenz, Maez, Lenz, Meng

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Where is the Maenz family from?

You can see how Maenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maenz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maenz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Maenz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Maenz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maenz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Maenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maenz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Maenz. 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 21 military records available for the last name Maenz. For the veterans among your Maenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maenz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Maenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maenz in 1971 was 60, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maenz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maenz 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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