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Mainz Family History

Mainz Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Mainz family from?

You can see how Mainz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mainz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Mainz families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mainz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mainz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mainz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mainz. 24% of Mainz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mainz women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mainz were Farm Hand 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Farm Hand
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Mainz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mainz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainz 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Mainz. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Mainz. For the veterans among your Mainz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mainz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mainz in 1962 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mainz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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