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Maum Family History

Maum 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: Baum, Mau, Maul, Maus, Saum, Raum, Marum, Daum, Malm, Mauk

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Where is the Maum family from?

You can see how Maum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Maum families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Maum's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Maum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maum 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 Maum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maum. 34% of Maum men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm
    23%

What Maum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Maum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maum 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Maum. 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 236 military records available for the last name Maum. For the veterans among your Maum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Maum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maum in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maum 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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