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Maisch Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for a vintager from Middle High German meisch ‘mashed grapes must’.

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


Similar surnames: Masch, Raisch, Marsch, Asch, Mische, Haisch, Malsch, Baisch, Meisch

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Where is the Maisch family from?

You can see how Maisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Maisch families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Maisch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maisch. 23% of Maisch men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Maisch women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maisch were Salesman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maisch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maisch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Maisch. For the veterans among your Maisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maisch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Maisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maisch in 1958 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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