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Maiga Family History

Maiga Surname Meaning

West African (mainly Mali and Burkina Faso; Maïga): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maiga family from?

You can see how Maiga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maiga family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maiga's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Maiga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maiga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maiga ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Maiga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Maiga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiga 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Maiga. 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 9 military records available for the last name Maiga. For the veterans among your Maiga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiga lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Maiga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maiga in 1970 was 77, and 25 in 1998.

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