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Mainhall Family History

Mainhall 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: Marshall, Mayhall, Minshall, Munhall, Mansell, Michael, Marchal

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Where is the Mainhall family from?

You can see how Mainhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainhall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mainhall families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mainhall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mainhall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainhall 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 Mainhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mainhall. 100% of Mainhall men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Mainhall women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mainhall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mainhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainhall 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mainhall. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mainhall. For the veterans among your Mainhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainhall lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Mainhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mainhall in 1982 was 89, and 77 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mainhall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainhall 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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