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Maina Family History

Maina Name Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of the personal name Maino . West African (Nigeria): unexplained. East African (Kenya): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Main, Manna, Mains, Mina, Malina, Maia, Macina, Maine, Maita, Marina

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Where is the Maina family from?

You can see how Maina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Maina families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Maina's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maina. 50% of Maina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maina women worked as a Sales Girl. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Clerical
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    100%
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What Maina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maina 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Maina. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 436 military records available for the last name Maina. For the veterans among your Maina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maina lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maina in 1964 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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