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Maeker Family History

Maeker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Marker, Meeker, Maker, Manker, Masker, Maeder, Macker, Mander, Baker

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Where is the Maeker family from?

You can see how Maeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maeker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Maeker families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Maeker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maeker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeker 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 Maeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maeker. 50% of Maeker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Maeker women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maeker were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Maeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Maeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeker 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Maeker. 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 69 military records available for the last name Maeker. For the veterans among your Maeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maeker in 1962 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maeker 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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