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Maveus Family History

Maveus 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: Maves, Mateus, Magnus, Malkus, Mares, Naves, Mavros, Maus, Matus

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Where is the Maveus family from?

You can see how Maveus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maveus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maveus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Maveus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Maveus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Maveus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maveus 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 45 census records available for the last name Maveus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maveus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Maveus. 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 19 military records available for the last name Maveus. For the veterans among your Maveus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maveus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Maveus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maveus in 1970 was 82, and 62 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maveus 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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