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Maust Family History

Maust Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mast.

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


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Where is the Maust family from?

You can see how Maust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maust family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maust families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Maust families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maust's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Maust families in 1891.
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What did your Maust ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maust. 100% of Maust women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Maust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maust 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Maust. 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 Maust. For the veterans among your Maust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maust lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Maust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Maust in 1953 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maust 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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