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Maisan Family History

Maisan 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: Maison, Maisano, Moisan, Maiman, Marsan, Main, Madan, Mannan, Mangan

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Where is the Maisan family from?

You can see how Maisan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maisan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 40 Maisan families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Maisan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maisan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maisan 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 216 census records available for the last name Maisan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maisan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Maisan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Maisan. For the veterans among your Maisan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maisan lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Maisan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maisan in 1986 was 81, and 67 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maisan 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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