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Maide Family History

Maide 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: Maire, Maine, Maude, Maiden, Aide, Maida, Maize, Waide, Maike, Maile

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Where is the Maide family from?

You can see how Maide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maide family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Maide families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Maide family living in Derbyshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Maide's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Maide families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maide surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maide ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maide. 100% of Maide men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Maide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Maide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maide 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 Maide. 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 35 military records available for the last name Maide. For the veterans among your Maide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maide lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Maide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Maide in 1971 was 22, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maide 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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