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Origins of the Maish surname

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About the Maishs

We have a total number of 1228 records for people with the last name Maish.

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Where do most Maishs live?

In 1921, most Maishs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Maishs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,060 records for the Maish surname. The oldest one dates back to 1686.

Who were Maishs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Maishs.

What are the most common Maish first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Maishs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Maishs in 1921
Dressmaker

9

Lab

7

Laundress

5

Widow

5

Annuitant

4

Common Male occupations for Maishs in 1921
Lab

11

Coal Miner

8

Tailor

7

Yeoman

7

Clerk

6

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