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Mayn Family History

Mayn 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: May, Main, Mann, Man, Mayen, Maya, Mayne, Mayr, Hayn, Mayon

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Where is the Mayn family from?

You can see how Mayn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mayn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Mayn families living in Essex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mayn's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mayn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayn 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 Mayn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayn. 100% of Mayn 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 Mayn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayn 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Mayn. 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 762 military records available for the last name Mayn. For the veterans among your Mayn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mayn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mayn in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayn 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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