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Maite Family History

Maite 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: Matte, Maire, Marte, Mate, Waite, Maine, Maita, Maitre, Maize, Maute

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Where is the Maite family from?

You can see how Maite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Maite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Maite families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Maite's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Maite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maite 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 Maite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maite. 100% of Maite men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Maite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Maite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maite 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Maite. 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 56 military records available for the last name Maite. For the veterans among your Maite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maite lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Maite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maite in 1985 was 86, and 78 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maite 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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