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Maich Family History

Maich 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: March, Mach, Masch, Mich, Malich, Mauch, Marich, Laich, Raich, Matich

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Where is the Maich family from?

You can see how Maich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Maich families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maich. 60% of Maich men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Bartender
    40%

What Maich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maich 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Maich. 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 115 military records available for the last name Maich. For the veterans among your Maich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Maich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maich in 1967 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maich 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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