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Maenner Name Meaning

German (Männer): see Manner .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Manner, Mehner, Menner, Maeder, Manger, Banner, Minner, Tenner, Maner

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Where is the Maenner family from?

You can see how Maenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maenner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maenner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Maenner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Maenner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maenner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maenner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maenner. 56% of Maenner men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Maenner women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maenner were Farmer and Secretary. .

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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
    56%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    25%
  • Registered House
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
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What Maenner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Maenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maenner 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Maenner. 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 300 military records available for the last name Maenner. For the veterans among your Maenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maenner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Maenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maenner in 1967 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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