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Maverick Family History

Maverick 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: Garverick, Marick, Patrick, Merrick, Averill, Marck, Roderick

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Where is the Maverick family from?

You can see how Maverick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maverick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Maverick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Maverick families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maverick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maverick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maverick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maverick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maverick. 100% of Maverick men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Maverick women worked as a Sewing. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%
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What Maverick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Maverick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maverick 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Maverick. 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 707 military records available for the last name Maverick. For the veterans among your Maverick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maverick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Maverick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maverick in 1966 was 59, and 92 in 2003.

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