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Maires Family History

Maires 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: Mares, Maire, Mires, Maines, Mairs, Caires, Faires, Baires, Miles

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Where is the Maires family from?

You can see how Maires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maires family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maires families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Maires families living in Cheshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Maires's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Maires families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maires 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 Maires ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maires. 100% of Maires 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 548 census records available for the last name Maires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maires 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Maires. 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 288 military records available for the last name Maires. For the veterans among your Maires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maires lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Maires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maires in 1963 was 88, and 64 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maires

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maires 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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