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Maithus Family History

Maithus 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: Mathus, Matus, Mathur, Mathes, Mathis, Matthes, Matous, Waitkus

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Where is the Maithus family from?

You can see how Maithus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maithus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Maithus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Maithus family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maithus's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Maithus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Maithus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maithus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maithus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maithus. For the veterans among your Maithus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maithus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maithus 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 Maithus

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