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Mayab Family History

Mayab 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: Maya, Mayabb, May, Magyar, Mayer, Maras, Madan, Maza, Mayen, Mayor

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Where is the Mayab family from?

You can see how Mayab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayab family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mayab families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mayab's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mayab families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Mayab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayab 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mayab. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mayab. For the veterans among your Mayab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayab lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Mayab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mayab in 1967 was 68, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayab 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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