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Mainhood Family History

Mainhood 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: Mahood, Meinhold, Mainord, Mangold, Reinhold, Magwood, Mahmood

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Where is the Mainhood family from?

You can see how Mainhood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainhood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mainhood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Mainhood families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mainhood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mainhood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainhood 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 Mainhood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mainhood. 100% of Mainhood 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mainhood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Mainhood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainhood 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mainhood. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mainhood. For the veterans among your Mainhood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainhood lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mainhood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mainhood in 1971 was 84, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainhood 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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