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Mae Family History

Mae Name Meaning

Japanese (pronounced as two syllables): written 前 ‘front’ or ‘before’. It is not common in Japan. Some occurrences in America could be shortened versions of longer names beginning with this element. Hawaiian: unexplained. English: variant of May .

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


Similar surnames: Mase, May, Ma, Mai, Man, Maye, Maes, Mac, Maze, Mace

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Where is the Mae family from?

You can see how Mae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mae families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Mae families living in British Columbia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mae's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mae families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mae ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mae. 44% of Mae men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mae women worked as a 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 1921

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Teamster
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Mae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mae 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mae. 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 526 military records available for the last name Mae. For the veterans among your Mae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mae lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mae in 1962 was 71, and 68 in 2002.

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