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Maves Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Mewes .

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


Similar surnames: Daves, Manes, Mates, Mewes, Mages, Mades, Eavey, Vales, Mees, Mapes

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Where is the Maves family from?

You can see how Maves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Maves families living in Staffordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Maves's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Maves families in 1891.
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What did your Maves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maves. 100% of Maves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Maves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maves 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Maves. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 824 military records available for the last name Maves. For the veterans among your Maves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maves lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Maves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maves in 1952 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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