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Maisland Family History

Maisland 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: Maitland, Marsland, Mailand, Marland, Maillard, Markland, Mayland

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Where is the Maisland family from?

You can see how Maisland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maisland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maisland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Maisland families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Maisland's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Maisland families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maisland 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 144 census records available for the last name Maisland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maisland 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Maisland. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maisland. For the veterans among your Maisland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maisland lifespan?

Average Maisland life expectancy in 1992 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maisland 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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