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Maithre Family History

Maithre 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: Mathre, Maitre, Maire, Martire, Mauthe, Mathie, Waithe, Mathe, Manthe

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Where is the Maithre family from?

You can see how Maithre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maithre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maithre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Maithre families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Maithre's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Maithre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maithre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Maithre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Maithre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maithre 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maithre. 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 17 military records available for the last name Maithre. For the veterans among your Maithre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maithre lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1984, in the United States, Maithre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maithre in 1982 was 81, and 80 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maithre 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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