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Maryland Family History

Maryland Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Marland. This surname is very rare in Britain.

African American: either of English origin (see 1 above) or an adoption of the name of the US state as a surname (compare Carolina 1 and Missouri).

The state at that time (in the 17th century) a British colony was named for the Queen Consort Henrietta Maria, wife of King Charles I.

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


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Where is the Maryland family from?

You can see how Maryland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maryland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maryland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Maryland families living in Surrey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Maryland's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Maryland families in 1891.
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What did your Maryland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maryland. 43% of Maryland men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Maryland women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maryland were Carpenter and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Porter
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Cook
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Maryland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maryland 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maryland. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Maryland. For the veterans among your Maryland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maryland lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Maryland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maryland in 1960 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maryland 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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