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Maidman Family History

Maidman Surname Meaning

‘servant of the maidens’ (i.e. nuns). Compare the Middle English bynames Frereman ‘servant of the friars’ and Meireman ‘servant of the mayor’ (McClure Occupational bynames pp. 217 220–1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maidman family from?

You can see how Maidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maidman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maidman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Maidman families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Maidman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maidman families in 1891.
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What did your Maidman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maidman. 25% of Maidman men worked as an Incapacitated and 86% of Maidman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maidman were Mked Farming Hw and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Laboratory Assistant
    25%
  • Mked Farming Hw
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%

What Maidman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maidman 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Maidman. 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 127 military records available for the last name Maidman. For the veterans among your Maidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maidman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Maidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maidman in 1954 was 46, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maidman 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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