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Maishman Family History

Maishman 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: Marshman, Ashman, Cashman, Marsman, Dishman, Marchman, Leishman

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Where is the Maishman family from?

You can see how Maishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maishman family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Maishman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Maishman families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Maishman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maishman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maishman 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 Maishman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maishman. 100% of Maishman men worked as a Mechanic and 86% of Maishman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Maishman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maishman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Maishman. 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 52 military records available for the last name Maishman. For the veterans among your Maishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maishman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maishman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maishman

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