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Maisen Family History

Maisen 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: Maison, Maisel, Maiden, Matsen, Madsen, Kaiser, Main, Masse, Maser

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Where is the Maisen family from?

You can see how Maisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Maisen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Maisen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maisen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Maisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maisen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Maisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maisen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Maisen. 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 81 military records available for the last name Maisen. For the veterans among your Maisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maisen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Maisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Maisen in 1951 was 49, and 84 in 2002.

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