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Maiser Family History

Maiser 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: Kaiser, Maser, Manser, Maisel, Meiser, Zaiser, Miser, Mainer, Maier

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Where is the Maiser family from?

You can see how Maiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Maiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Maiser family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maiser's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Maiser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maiser 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 Maiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maiser. 20% of Maiser men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Maiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiser 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Maiser. 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 216 military records available for the last name Maiser. For the veterans among your Maiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Maiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maiser in 1969 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maiser 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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