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Maidoff Family History

Maidoff 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: Madoff, Davidoff, Medoff, Sadoff, Marinoff, Markoff, Macduff, Kasdorf

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Where is the Maidoff family from?

You can see how Maidoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maidoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Maidoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maidoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maidoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maidoff 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 Maidoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Millinery was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maidoff. 100% of Maidoff men worked as a Millinery.

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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

  • Millinery
    100%

What Maidoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Maidoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maidoff 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Maidoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Maidoff. For the veterans among your Maidoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maidoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Maidoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Maidoff in 1966 was 80, and 71 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maidoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maidoff 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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