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Mayns Family History

Mayns 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: Mains, Mayne, Maynes, Mayes, Mays, Manns, Mans, May, Hayes, Main

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Where is the Mayns family from?

You can see how Mayns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayns family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mayns families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayns's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mayns families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayns. 100% of Mayns 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 181 census records available for the last name Mayns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayns 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mayns. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mayns. For the veterans among your Mayns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayns lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Mayns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mayns in 1965 was 76, and 66 in 1995.

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