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Maeda Family History

Maeda Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 前田 ‘front rice paddy’. It is found mostly on the island of Kyūshū and the Ryūkyū Islands. Also spelled Mayeda in America.

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


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You can see how Maeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maeda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Maeda families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Maeda's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Maeda families in 1911.
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What did your Maeda ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeda 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Maeda. 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 900 military records available for the last name Maeda. For the veterans among your Maeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeda lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Maeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maeda in 1948 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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