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Maywald Family History

Maywald Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Maiwald a habitational name from Maiwaldau in Silesia or a topographic name from a wood named as ‘May wood’ as in the Palatinate.

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


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Where is the Maywald family from?

You can see how Maywald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maywald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maywald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Maywald families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Maywald's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Maywald families in 1911.
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What did your Maywald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maywald. 17% of Maywald men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Maywald women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Oil Field Worker
    13%
  • Barber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Maywald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maywald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maywald 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Maywald. 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 846 military records available for the last name Maywald. For the veterans among your Maywald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maywald lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Maywald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maywald in 1949 was 44, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maywald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maywald ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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