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Maigis Family History

Maigis 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: Margis, Mangis, Maggio, Kairis, Manis, Martis, Matis, Mains, Malis

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maigis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maigis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Maigis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maigis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Maigis. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Maigis. For the veterans among your Maigis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maigis lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Maigis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maigis in 1981 was 49, and 97 in 2003.

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