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Maud Family History

Maud Surname Meaning

see Maude.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maud family from?

You can see how Maud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maud families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 440 Maud families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Maud's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Maud families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maud 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 Maud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maud. 17% of Maud men worked as an Incapacitated and 70% of Maud women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maud were Foreman Joiner and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Foreman Joiner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Maud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Maud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maud 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 Maud. 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 Maud. For the veterans among your Maud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maud lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maud in 1963 was 63, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maud 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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