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Mcmains Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McManus .

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


Similar surnames: Mcmain, Mcmanis, Mcmannis, Mcfalls, Mcmeans, Mcmakin, Mclain, Mckain

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Where is the Mcmains family from?

You can see how Mcmains families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmains family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmains families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mcmains families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmains's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcmains families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmains surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcmains ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmains. 37% of Mcmains men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mcmains women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcmains were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcmains. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmains 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Mcmains. 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 Mcmains. For the veterans among your Mcmains ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmains lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmains life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mcmains in 1954 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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