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Maynon Family History

Maynon 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: Maynor, Magnon, Mayton, Mannon, Mayson, Mayon, Manon, Mann, Manton

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Where is the Maynon family from?

You can see how Maynon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maynon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Maynon families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Maynon families living in Middlesex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Maynon's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Maynon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Maynon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maynon 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Maynon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Maynon. For the veterans among your Maynon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maynon lifespan?

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