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Maish Family History

Maish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Maisch. English (Gloucestershire): altered form of Marsh.

This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Maish family from?

You can see how Maish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Maish families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Maish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maish. 28% of Maish men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Maish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maish were Saddler (retired 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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Saddler (retired
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Maish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Maish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maish 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Maish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maish. For the veterans among your Maish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maish in 1962 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maish 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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