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Maeser Family History

Maeser 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: Maser, Manser, Maese, Kaeser, Mauser, Masser, Maeder, Moeser, Mander

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Where is the Maeser family from?

You can see how Maeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maeser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maeser family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maeser's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Maeser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeser 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 Maeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maeser. 38% of Maeser men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Maeser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maeser were Beet Worker and Punch Presser.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Beet Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Punch Presser
    50%

What Maeser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeser 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Maeser. 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 232 military records available for the last name Maeser. For the veterans among your Maeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maeser in 1962 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maeser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maeser 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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