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Maida Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Màida in Catanzaro Calabria.

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


Similar surnames: Maita, Maia, Maura, Magda, Gaida, Marina, Saia, Mata, Mandia, Carda

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Where is the Maida family from?

You can see how Maida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maida family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Maida families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maida's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Maida families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maida. 22% of Maida men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Maida women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maida were Proprietor and Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Dressmaker
    14%
  • Seamstress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maida 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maida. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Maida. For the veterans among your Maida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maida lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Maida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maida in 1946 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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