Origins of the Maitland surname

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    In 1921, most Maitlands lived in london

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    6,400 Maitland Travel & migration records
    14,000 Maitlands found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Maitland

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    Common jobs for Maitlands

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

    Commmon female occupations for Maitlands in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    61

    Housekeeper

    61

    Dressmaker

    58

    Annuitant

    57

    Living On Own Means

    57

    Commmon male occupations for Maitlands in 1921

    Farmer

    62

    Tailor

    58

    Farm Servant

    53

    Carter

    49

    Baker

    43

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