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Maiman Family History

Maiman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): Yiddishized form of the Sephardic name Maimon.

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


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Where is the Maiman family from?

You can see how Maiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Maiman families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maiman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maiman families in 1911.
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What did your Maiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maiman. 28% of Maiman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Maiman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maiman were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Maiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Maiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiman 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Maiman. 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 244 military records available for the last name Maiman. For the veterans among your Maiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Maiman in 1964 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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