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Maister Family History

Maister 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: Master, Meister, Mister, Kaiser, Minter, Painter, Easter, Malter

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Where is the Maister family from?

You can see how Maister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Maister families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Maister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maister 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 Maister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maister. 100% of Maister 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Maister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maister 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Maister. 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 270 military records available for the last name Maister. For the veterans among your Maister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maister lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maister in 1965 was 79, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maister 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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