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Maik Family History

Maik 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: Mark, Main, Malik, Mak, Mair, Mack, Maia, Mai, Macik, Mais

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Where is the Maik family from?

You can see how Maik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maik family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maik families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Maik families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maik's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Maik families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maik 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 Maik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maik. 58% of Maik men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Maik women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maik were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Maik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Maik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maik 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Maik. 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 168 military records available for the last name Maik. For the veterans among your Maik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Maik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maik in 1963 was 72, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maik 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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