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Maume Family History

Maume 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: Maude, Maune, Maule, Maute, Maue, Mule, Marie, Baum, Maze, Masse

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Where is the Maume family from?

You can see how Maume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maume family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maume families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Maume families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Maume's in USA. California had the highest population of Maume families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maume surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maume ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, File Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maume. 100% of Maume women worked as a File 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Maume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maume 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Maume. 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 54 military records available for the last name Maume. For the veterans among your Maume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maume lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maume in 1956 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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