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Maz Family History

Maz 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: May, Ma, Mao, Man, Max, Maw, Maze, Mak, Maza, Mar

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Where is the Maz family from?

You can see how Maz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maz families living in Maine. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maz's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Maz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maz 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 Maz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maz. 56% of Maz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Stockman
    12%

What Maz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Maz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maz 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Maz. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Maz. For the veterans among your Maz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maz in 1966 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maz 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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