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Maingay Family History

Maingay Surname Meaning

variant of Mingay.

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


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Where is the Maingay family from?

You can see how Maingay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maingay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maingay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Maingay families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Maingay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maingay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maingay 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 Maingay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maingay. 50% of Maingay women worked as a None.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • None
    50%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    50%

What Maingay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Maingay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maingay 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Maingay. 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 36 military records available for the last name Maingay. For the veterans among your Maingay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maingay lifespan?

Average Maingay life expectancy in 1969 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maingay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maingay 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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