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Maynz Family History

Maynz 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: Manz, Mayne, Mainz, May, Main, Mann, Man, Mayer, Martz, Mayen

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Where is the Maynz family from?

You can see how Maynz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maynz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maynz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Maynz families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Maynz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Maynz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maynz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Maynz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maynz 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Maynz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Maynz. For the veterans among your Maynz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maynz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Maynz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Maynz in 1967 was 106, and 85 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maynz 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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