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Maydeck Family History

Maydeck 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: Waldeck, Landeck, Maddock, Mayden, Maycock, Haydock, Mardock, Manbeck

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Where is the Maydeck family from?

You can see how Maydeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maydeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maydeck family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maydeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maydeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maydeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maydeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maydeck. 50% of Maydeck men worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Maydeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Maydeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maydeck 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Maydeck. 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 21 military records available for the last name Maydeck. For the veterans among your Maydeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maydeck lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Maydeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maydeck in 1978 was 22, and 83 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maydeck 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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