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Mainzer Name Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the city of Mainz in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Meinzer, Manzer, Kainer, Manker, Minker, Lanzer, Mander, Linzer

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Where is the Mainzer family from?

You can see how Mainzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mainzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Mainzer families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mainzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mainzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mainzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mainzer. 36% of Mainzer men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Mainzer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mainzer were Proprietor and Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mainzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mainzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mainzer. For the veterans among your Mainzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainzer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mainzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mainzer in 1956 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

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