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Mainzer Family History

Mainzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the city of Mainz in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mainzer family from?

You can see how Mainzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mainzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mainzer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mainzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mainzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainzer 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 Mainzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mainzer. 50% of Mainzer women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Mainzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mainzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mainzer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mainzer. For the veterans among your Mainzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainzer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mainzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mainzer in 1956 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mainzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainzer 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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