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Maydag Family History

Maydag 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: Madan, Madar, Maya, Aldag, Manda, Maday, Mandal, Magda, Mayeda, Maag

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Where is the Maydag family from?

You can see how Maydag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maydag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Maydag families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maydag's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maydag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maydag 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 Maydag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maydag. 100% of Maydag men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Maydag women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Maydag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Maydag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maydag 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Maydag. 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 11 military records available for the last name Maydag. For the veterans among your Maydag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maydag lifespan?

Between 1940 and 1995, in the United States, Maydag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Maydag in 1940 was 35, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maydag 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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