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Mainey Family History

Mainey Surname Meaning

see Meaney and Mooney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mainey family from?

You can see how Mainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mainey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Mainey families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Mainey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mainey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainey 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 did your Mainey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Musician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mainey. 100% of Mainey men worked as a Musician and 100% of Mainey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Musician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mainey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainey 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Mainey. 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 262 military records available for the last name Mainey. For the veterans among your Mainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mainey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mainey in 1964 was 81, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainey 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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