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Maiyer Family History

Maiyer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mayer, Mawyer, Mainer, Maier, Mailer, Sayer, Mander, Master, Marker

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Where is the Maiyer family from?

You can see how Maiyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Maiyer families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Maiyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Maiyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maiyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maiyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maiyer. 100% of Maiyer women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Maiyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Maiyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiyer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Maiyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Maiyer. For the veterans among your Maiyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Maiyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maiyer in 1967 was 48, and 74 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maiyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maiyer 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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