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Maea Family History

Maea 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: Maza, Mara, Maia, Mata, Maga, Maya, Mae, Maeda, Maka, Maxa

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Where is the Maea family from?

You can see how Maea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maea family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Maea's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Maea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maea 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 186 census records available for the last name Maea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maea 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Maea. 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 4 military records available for the last name Maea. For the veterans among your Maea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maea lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Maea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Maea in 1993 was 74, and 32 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maea 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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