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Mainella Family History

Mainella Name Meaning

Italian: from a feminine pet form of the personal name Maino .

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


Similar surnames: Minella, Manella, Vanella, Masella, Minelli, Marcella, Marinello

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Where is the Mainella family from?

You can see how Mainella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Mainella families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mainella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mainella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mainella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mainella. 60% of Mainella men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Mainella women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Mainella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Mainella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainella 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Mainella. 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 174 military records available for the last name Mainella. For the veterans among your Mainella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainella lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mainella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mainella in 1955 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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