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Maiter Family History

Maiter 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: Master, Malter, Matter, Mainer, Maier, Mauter, Raiter, Mailer, Marter

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Where is the Maiter family from?

You can see how Maiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maiter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Maiter families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maiter's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Maiter families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Maiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiter 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Maiter. 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 49 military records available for the last name Maiter. For the veterans among your Maiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Maiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Maiter in 1968 was 78, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maiter 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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