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Maize Name Meaning

English: variant of Mayes .

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


Similar surnames: Maze, Maine, Maike, Marte, Maye, Saile, Baile, Mazzei, Maire, Gaige

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Where is the Maize family from?

You can see how Maize families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maize family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maize families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Maize families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maize's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Maize families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maize surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maize ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maize. 24% of Maize men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Maize women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maize were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Maize. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maize 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Maize. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Maize. For the veterans among your Maize ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maize lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maize life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Maize in 1955 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

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