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Maitzen Family History

Maitzen 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: Matzen, Maitlen, Katzen, Eitzen, Masten, Maitre, Maiden, Mattsen

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Where is the Maitzen family from?

You can see how Maitzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maitzen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maitzen families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maitzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maitzen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maitzen 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 41 census records available for the last name Maitzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maitzen 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Maitzen. 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 51 military records available for the last name Maitzen. For the veterans among your Maitzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maitzen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Maitzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maitzen in 1977 was 56, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maitzen 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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