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Maes Name Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: variant of Maas . The surname of Flemish origin is also common in the Walloon part of Belgium and in France (Nord and Pas-de-Calais). Spanish: probably a variant of Maese .

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


Similar surnames: Maez, Maese, Manes, Mues, Moes, Mae, Raes, Mees, Mans, Mies

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Where is the Maes family from?

You can see how Maes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Maes families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Maes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maes. 43% of Maes 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
    43%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Maes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maes 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Maes. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Maes. For the veterans among your Maes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Maes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maes in 1950 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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