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Maez Family History

Maez Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Maes. This surname is rare in Spain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maez family from?

You can see how Maez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Maez families living in New Mexico. This was about 52% of all the recorded Maez's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Maez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maez 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 Maez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maez. 38% of Maez men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Maez women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maez were Farm Laborer and Dishwasher.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Dishwasher
    34%

What Maez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maez 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Maez. 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 478 military records available for the last name Maez. For the veterans among your Maez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maez lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Maez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Maez in 1952 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maez

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maez 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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