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Maifert Family History

Maifert 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: Markert, Mainer, Maier, Mailer, Eifert, Meffert, Neifert, Meinert

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Where is the Maifert family from?

You can see how Maifert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maifert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maifert family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maifert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maifert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maifert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Maifert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maifert 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maifert. 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 27 military records available for the last name Maifert. For the veterans among your Maifert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maifert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Maifert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maifert in 1965 was 68, and 22 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maifert 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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