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Maitz Family History

Maitz 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: Martz, Maita, Zaitz, Mautz, Mitz, Mainz, Maltz, Matz, Malitz, Meitz

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Where is the Maitz family from?

You can see how Maitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Maitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Maitz family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Maitz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Maitz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maitz 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 Maitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maitz. 50% of Maitz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Maitz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maitz were Tool Maker and Clerk. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Driver
    15%
  • Tool Maker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Maitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Maitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maitz 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Maitz. 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 153 military records available for the last name Maitz. For the veterans among your Maitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Maitz in 1966 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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