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Maue Family History

Maue Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mau.

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


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Where is the Maue family from?

You can see how Maue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Maue families living in Somerset. This was about 23% of all the recorded Maue's in United Kingdom. Somerset and 1 other county had the highest population of Maue families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maue 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 Maue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maue. 31% of Maue men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Maue women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maue were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Maue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maue 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Maue. 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 Maue. For the veterans among your Maue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maue lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Maue in 1954 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maue 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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