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Maitles Family History

Maitles 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: Maitlen, Miles, Hailes, Mates, Bailes, Matley, Maille, Maitre, Mathes

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Where is the Maitles family from?

You can see how Maitles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maitles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maitles family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maitles's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maitles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maitles 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 18 census records available for the last name Maitles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maitles 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Maitles. 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 4 military records available for the last name Maitles. For the veterans among your Maitles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maitles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Maitles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Maitles in 1971 was 72, and 88 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maitles 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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