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Maos Family History

Maos 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: Mao, Mars, Makos, Maus, Mas, Matos, Mass, Manos, Mais, Moos

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Where is the Maos family from?

You can see how Maos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maos families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Maos family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maos 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 93 census records available for the last name Maos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maos 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Maos. 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 9 military records available for the last name Maos. For the veterans among your Maos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maos lifespan?

Average Maos life expectancy in 1980 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maos 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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