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Maitne Family History

Maitne 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: Maine, Maitre, Maione, Main, Paine, Laine, Raine, Matte, Maire, Mains

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Where is the Maitne family from?

You can see how Maitne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maitne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Maitne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Maitne families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Maitne's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Maitne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maitne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Maitne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maitne 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 Maitne. 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 Maitne. For the veterans among your Maitne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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