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Maeda Family History

Maeda Name Meaning

Japanese: written 前田 ‘front rice paddy’. It is found mostly on the island of Kyūshū and the Ryūkyū Islands. Also spelled Mayeda in America.

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


Similar surnames: Ueda, Ikeda, Mayeda, Marra, Mandal, Gajda, Malta, Carda, Maude

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Where is the Maeda family from?

You can see how Maeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maeda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Maeda family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Maeda's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Maeda families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maeda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maeda. 26% of Maeda men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Maeda women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maeda were Gardener and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeda 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Maeda. 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 900 military records available for the last name Maeda. For the veterans among your Maeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeda lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Maeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maeda in 1948 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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