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Maiten Family History

Maiten 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: Masten, Maiden, Maitlen, Marten, Martin, Master, Main, Manton, Malter

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Where is the Maiten family from?

You can see how Maiten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maiten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Maiten families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Maiten's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Maiten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maiten 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 Maiten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maiten. 100% of Maiten 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%

What Maiten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Maiten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiten 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Maiten. 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 Maiten. For the veterans among your Maiten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Maiten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maiten in 1969 was 75, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maiten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maiten 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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