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Maitra Family History

Maitra Surname Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Barendra Brahmin habitational name from a village called Maitreyathe location of which has not been identified.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Maitra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maitra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maitra family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maitra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maitra families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Maitra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maitra 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Maitra. 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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There are 29 military records available for the last name Maitra. For the veterans among your Maitra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maitra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Maitra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Maitra in 1965 was 77, and 58 in 2002.

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