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Maitre Family History

Maitre Surname Meaning

French (Maître): occupational name for the head of a craft or trade guild from Old French maistre ‘master’ (from Latin magister).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maitre family from?

You can see how Maitre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maitre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maitre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Maitre families living in Channel Islands. This was about 37% of all the recorded Maitre's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Maitre families in 1891.
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What did your Maitre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maitre. 92% of Maitre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

What Maitre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Maitre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maitre 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maitre. 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 914 military records available for the last name Maitre. For the veterans among your Maitre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maitre lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Maitre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Maitre in 1960 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maitre 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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