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Maiese Family History

Maiese 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: Maese, Masse, Mabee, Meise, Mares, Maire, Mains, Meese, Miele, Mates

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Where is the Maiese family from?

You can see how Maiese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Maiese families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Maiese's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Maiese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maiese 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 Maiese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maiese. 100% of Maiese men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maiese women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Maiese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Maiese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiese 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Maiese. 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 69 military records available for the last name Maiese. For the veterans among your Maiese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiese lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maiese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maiese in 1963 was 73, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maiese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maiese 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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