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Mainus Family History

Mainus 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: Magnus, Mains, Maines, Minus, Manus, Main, Minas, Raines, Manis

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Where is the Mainus family from?

You can see how Mainus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mainus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mainus family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mainus's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Mainus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mainus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Mainus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainus 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mainus. 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 83 military records available for the last name Mainus. For the veterans among your Mainus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mainus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mainus in 1961 was 53, and 71 in 2003.

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