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Maikranz Family History

Maikranz Surname Meaning

German: from a vocabulary word literally meaning ‘May wreath’

applied as a nickname or as a topographic or habitational name

referring to a house name

(derived from the use of a May wreath attached to or painted on the house).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maikranz family from?

You can see how Maikranz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maikranz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Maikranz families living in Indiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Maikranz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Maikranz families in 1920.
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What did your Maikranz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maikranz. 50% of Maikranz men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Maikranz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maikranz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Maikranz. 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 139 military records available for the last name Maikranz. For the veterans among your Maikranz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maikranz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Maikranz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maikranz in 1953 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maikranz 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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