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Maynes Name Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Maghnuis (see McManus ). Scottish and English: variant of Mains .

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


Similar surnames: Mayne, Moyles, Mynes, Aynes, Manes, Maines, Haynes, Magner, Maune

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Where is the Maynes family from?

You can see how Maynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maynes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 37 Maynes families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Maynes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maynes families in 1911.
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What did your Maynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Maynes. 43% of Maynes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Maynes women worked as a Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maynes were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farmers Son
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Wife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Maynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maynes 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maynes. 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 Maynes. For the veterans among your Maynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maynes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Maynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Maynes in 1947 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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