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Maeno Family History

Maeno 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: Manno, Maino, Mano, Mareno, Magno, Meno, Meng, Main, Mann, Mao

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Where is the Maeno family from?

You can see how Maeno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Maeno families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Maeno's in USA. California had the highest population of Maeno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maeno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maeno. 100% of Maeno 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 132 census records available for the last name Maeno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeno 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Maeno. 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 48 military records available for the last name Maeno. For the veterans among your Maeno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeno lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Maeno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Maeno in 1970 was 90, and 36 in 2002.

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