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Maydwell Family History

Maydwell Surname Meaning

see Maidwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maydwell family from?

You can see how Maydwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maydwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Maydwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Maydwell families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Maydwell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Maydwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maydwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maydwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maydwell. 100% of Maydwell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 86% of Maydwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maydwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maydwell 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Maydwell. 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 193 military records available for the last name Maydwell. For the veterans among your Maydwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maydwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maydwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maydwell in 1962 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maydwell 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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