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Mainson Family History

Mainson 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: Maison, Manson, Minson, Makinson, Manton, Anson, Mains, Hanson

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Where is the Mainson family from?

You can see how Mainson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Mainson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mainson families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mainson's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Mainson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mainson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Mainson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainson 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mainson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mainson. For the veterans among your Mainson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mainson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mainson in 1966 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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