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Maidwell Family History

Maidwell Surname Meaning

from Maidwell (Northants) which is recorded as Maydewell in medieval documents. The place-name derives from Old English mægð ‘maiden’ + wella ‘well spring stream’.

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


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Where is the Maidwell family from?

You can see how Maidwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maidwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maidwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Maidwell families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maidwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maidwell families in 1891.
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What did your Maidwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maidwell. 100% of Maidwell men worked as a Farm Labourer and 87% of Maidwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Childrens Nurse
    7%
  • Retail Licensed Trade Retired
    7%

What Maidwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maidwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maidwell 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Maidwell. 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 137 military records available for the last name Maidwell. For the veterans among your Maidwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maidwell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Maidwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maidwell in 1969 was 54, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maidwell 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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