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Mainell Family History

Mainell Name 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: Mainella, Marnell, Mansell, Carnell, Maxwell, Darnell, Farnell

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Where is the Mainell family from?

You can see how Mainell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mainell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Mainell families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mainell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mainell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mainell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mainell. 100% of Mainell men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Mainell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainell 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Mainell. 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 44 military records available for the last name Mainell. For the veterans among your Mainell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1978, in the United States, Mainell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mainell in 1975 was 87, and 48 in 1978.

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