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Maishan Family History

Maishan 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: Maisano, Marshall, Maitland, Maison, Marchand, Mahan, Marshak

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Where is the Maishan family from?

You can see how Maishan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maishan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Maishan families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Maishan 's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Maishan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Maishan . Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maishan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Maishan . 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 Maishan . For the veterans among your Maishan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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