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Maira Family History

Maira Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from the feminine form of a nickname from the dialect word mairu ‘thin’.

Galician: habitational name from a place called Maira in Lugo province which is probably of pre-Roman origin.

Indian (Odisha): borne by a subcaste of the Halwai who specialized in making jaggery (a sweet confectionery based on cane sugar).

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


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Where is the Maira family from?

You can see how Maira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maira family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Maira families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maira's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Maira families in 1891.
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What did your Maira ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Maira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maira 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Maira. 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 148 military records available for the last name Maira. For the veterans among your Maira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maira lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maira in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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