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Maiforth Family History

Maiforth Name 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: Danforth, Walworth, Monforte, Hayworth, Papworth, Mantooth, Forth

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Where is the Maiforth family from?

You can see how Maiforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiforth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maiforth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Maiforth families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maiforth's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Maiforth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maiforth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maiforth ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maiforth ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Maiforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiforth 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Maiforth. 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 24 military records available for the last name Maiforth. For the veterans among your Maiforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiforth lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Maiforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maiforth in 1975 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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