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Mairwood Family History

Mairwood 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: Harwood, Yarwood, Garwood, Magwood, Markwood, Haigwood, Earwood

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Where is the Mairwood family from?

You can see how Mairwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mairwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mairwood families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mairwood family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mairwood's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mairwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mairwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Mairwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mairwood 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mairwood. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mairwood. For the veterans among your Mairwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mairwood lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Mairwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mairwood in 1966 was 86, and 80 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mairwood 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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