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Mainen Family History

Mainen 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: Makinen, Maine, Mainer, Maiden, Maines, Meinen, Mannen, Main, Mann

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Where is the Mainen family from?

You can see how Mainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Mainen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Mainen families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mainen's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Mainen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainen 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 Mainen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Mainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mainen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mainen. For the veterans among your Mainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Mainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mainen in 1977 was 76, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainen 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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