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Maisey Family History

Maisey Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire Oxfordshire and Wiltshire; of Norman origin): habitational name from Maizy (Aisne) or Grandcamp-Maisy (Calvados) France.

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


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Where is the Maisey family from?

You can see how Maisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maisey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maisey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Maisey families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Maisey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maisey families in 1891.
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What did your Maisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maisey. 17% of Maisey men worked as a Bricklayer and 73% of Maisey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maisey were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Wood Machinist
    11%
  • General Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Maisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Maisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maisey 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Maisey. 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 880 military records available for the last name Maisey. For the veterans among your Maisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maisey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maisey in 1966 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maisey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maisey 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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