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Maitner Family History

Maitner 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: Mainer, Mautner, Maixner, Meitner, Master, Malter, Kastner, Mitter

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Where is the Maitner family from?

You can see how Maitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maitner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maitner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maitner family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maitner's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Maitner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maitner 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 Maitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maitner. 100% of Maitner men worked as a Labor and 100% of Maitner women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Maitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Maitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maitner 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Maitner. 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 80 military records available for the last name Maitner. For the veterans among your Maitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maitner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Maitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Maitner in 1960 was 48, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maitner 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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