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Mayenschein Family History

Mayenschein 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: Sonnenschein, Mondschein, Blumenschein, Hauenstein, Rabenstein

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Where is the Mayenschein family from?

You can see how Mayenschein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayenschein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Mayenschein families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mayenschein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mayenschein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayenschein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mayenschein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayenschein. 67% of Mayenschein men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mayenschein women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayenschein were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Mayenschein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayenschein 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mayenschein. 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 121 military records available for the last name Mayenschein. For the veterans among your Mayenschein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayenschein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Mayenschein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mayenschein in 1965 was 75, and 87 in 2002.

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