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Maiker Family History

Maiker 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, Daiker, Mainer, Maier, Mailer, Maker, Manker, Masker, Maike

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Where is the Maiker family from?

You can see how Maiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maiker families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Maiker families living in Midlothian. This was about 54% of all the recorded Maiker's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Maiker families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maiker 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 100 census records available for the last name Maiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiker 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Maiker. 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 12 military records available for the last name Maiker. For the veterans among your Maiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiker lifespan?

Average Maiker life expectancy in 1985 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maiker 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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