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Maien Family History

Maien 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: Main, Mayen, Marien, Maren, Maben, Maier, Maiden, Malen, Maden, Hain

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Where is the Maien family from?

You can see how Maien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maien family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maien families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Maien families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maien's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Maien families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maien 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 91 census records available for the last name Maien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maien 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Maien. 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 17 military records available for the last name Maien. For the veterans among your Maien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maien lifespan?

Average Maien life expectancy in 1995 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maien 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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