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Maeyens Family History

Maeyens 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: Mayen, Meyers, Maertens, Mayers, Saelens, Martens, Maidens, Mayes

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There are 24 census records available for the last name Maeyens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeyens 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 Maeyens. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Maeyens. For the veterans among your Maeyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeyens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Maeyens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maeyens in 1964 was 58, and 89 in 2002.

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