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Maist Family History

Maist 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: Mast, Maisto, Mais, Haist, Moist, Maust, Maish, Faist, Main, Mars

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Where is the Maist family from?

You can see how Maist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maist family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Maist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Maist families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maist's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Maist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maist 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 Maist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maist. 100% of Maist men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Maist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Maist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maist 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Maist. 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 37 military records available for the last name Maist. For the veterans among your Maist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maist lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Maist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maist in 1979 was 61, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maist 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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