This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Maird family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Maird Family History

Maird 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: Mair, Maire, Aird, Baird, Laird, Mairs, Caird, Mark, Bard, Hard

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Maird family from?

You can see how Maird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maird family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Maird families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Maird family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maird's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maird families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maird surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Maird family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Maird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maird census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Maird

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Maird. 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.

View all Maird immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Maird. For the veterans among your Maird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Maird military records

You've only scratched the surface of Maird family history

Discover More

What is the average Maird lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maird 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maird

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maird family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial