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Mainee Family History

Mainee 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: Maine, Mainer, Maines, Main, Mabee, Paine, Laine, Raine, Raines

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Where is the Mainee family from?

You can see how Mainee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Mainee families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Mainee families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mainee's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mainee families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainee 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 Mainee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Mainee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainee 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mainee. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mainee. For the veterans among your Mainee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainee lifespan?

Average Mainee life expectancy in 1966 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainee 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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