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Maraday Family History

Maraday 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: Mahady, Parady, Parada, Varady, Maday, Caraway, Maranda, Harada

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Where is the Maraday family from?

You can see how Maraday families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maraday family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Maraday families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maraday's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Maraday families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maraday 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 Maraday ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maraday. 100% of Maraday men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Maraday women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Maraday family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Maraday. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maraday 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Maraday. 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 12 military records available for the last name Maraday. For the veterans among your Maraday ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maraday lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Maraday life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maraday in 1973 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maraday 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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