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Maits Family History

Maits 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: Mains, Maita, Mais, Mairs, Marts, Matts, Waits, Main, Mars, Maras

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Where is the Maits family from?

You can see how Maits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Maits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Maits families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maits's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maits families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Maits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maits 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Maits. 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 89 military records available for the last name Maits. For the veterans among your Maits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maits lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Maits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Maits in 1966 was 66, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maits 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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