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Maienschein Family History

Maienschein 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, Minchin, Mondschein, Blumenschein, Linscheid

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Where is the Maienschein family from?

You can see how Maienschein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maienschein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maienschein family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maienschein's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Maienschein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maienschein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maienschein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maienschein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Maienschein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maienschein 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 Maienschein. 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 183 military records available for the last name Maienschein. For the veterans among your Maienschein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maienschein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maienschein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Maienschein in 1964 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

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