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Maitzer Family History

Maitzer 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: Mainzer, Master, Malter, Mitter, Mather, Pitzer, Sitzer, Meltzer

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Where is the Maitzer family from?

You can see how Maitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maitzer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Maitzer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maitzer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maitzer 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 22 census records available for the last name Maitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maitzer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Maitzer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maitzer. For the veterans among your Maitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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