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Maynus Family History

Maynus 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: Magnus, Maynes, Manus, Manis, Haynes, Malkus, Mains, Mynes, Maus

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Where is the Maynus family from?

You can see how Maynus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maynus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maynus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Maynus families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Maynus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maynus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Maynus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maynus 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Maynus. 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 32 military records available for the last name Maynus. For the veterans among your Maynus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maynus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Maynus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maynus in 1955 was 61, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maynus 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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