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Maybe Family History

Maybe 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: Mabe, Mayne, Mayse, Mayben, Maybee, Mayle, Maye, May, Marie, Maze

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Where is the Maybe family from?

You can see how Maybe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maybe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maybe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Maybe families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maybe's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Maybe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maybe 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 Maybe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maybe. 100% of Maybe 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Maybe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maybe 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Maybe. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Maybe. For the veterans among your Maybe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maybe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Maybe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maybe in 1973 was 61, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maybe 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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