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Maislein Family History

Maislein 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: Maslin, Maitlen, Maslen, Maudlin, Malin, Malmin, Millen, Maison

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Where is the Maislein family from?

You can see how Maislein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maislein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Maislein families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Maislein family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Maislein's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Maislein families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maislein 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 17 census records available for the last name Maislein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maislein 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maislein. 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 41 military records available for the last name Maislein. For the veterans among your Maislein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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