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Maytag Family History

Maytag 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: Montag, Matas, Mittag, Mata, Marta, Maita, Malta, Mattas, Maya, Matta

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Where is the Maytag family from?

You can see how Maytag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maytag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maytag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Maytag families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Maytag's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Maytag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maytag 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 Maytag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maytag. 100% of Maytag men worked as a Contractor.

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

What Maytag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Maytag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maytag 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Maytag. 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 110 military records available for the last name Maytag. For the veterans among your Maytag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maytag lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Maytag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maytag in 1947 was 54, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maytag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maytag 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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