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Maither Family History

Maither 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: Mather, Gaither, Matthew, Master, Malter, Mitter, Rather, Matter

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Where is the Maither family from?

You can see how Maither families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maither family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maither families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Maither families living in Fife. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maither's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Maither families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maither 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 Maither ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maither. 100% of Maither 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Maither family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Maither. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maither 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Maither. 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 21 military records available for the last name Maither. For the veterans among your Maither ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maither lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Maither life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Maither in 1970 was 81, and 67 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maither

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maither 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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