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Mainello Family History

Mainello 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: Mainella, Marinello, Maiello, Spinello, Agnello, Marcello, Minelli

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Where is the Mainello family from?

You can see how Mainello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainello family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mainello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mainello families living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mainello's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Mainello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mainello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mainello. 64% of Mainello men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mainello women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    64%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Mainello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Mainello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainello 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Mainello. 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 69 military records available for the last name Mainello. For the veterans among your Mainello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainello lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mainello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mainello in 1964 was 73, and 75 in 2003.

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