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Maiers Name Meaning

Jewish: patronymic from Maier

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


Similar surnames: Magers, Meiers, Maier, Mayers, Mairs, Miers, Jagers, Mooers, Mauer

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Where is the Maiers family from?

You can see how Maiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maiers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Maiers families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Maiers's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Maiers families in 1911.
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What did your Maiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maiers. 100% of Maiers men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiers 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Maiers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 700 military records available for the last name Maiers. For the veterans among your Maiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiers lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maiers in 1955 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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