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Maith Family History

Maith 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: Raith, Faith, Maita, Math, Marth, Haith, Maish, March, Smith, Main

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Where is the Maith family from?

You can see how Maith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Maith families living in Durham. This was about 42% of all the recorded Maith's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Maith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maith 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 Maith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maith. 100% of Maith men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Maith 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Maith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maith 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Maith. 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 198 military records available for the last name Maith. For the veterans among your Maith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maith lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maith in 1956 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maith 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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