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Mayala Family History

Mayala 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: Ayala, Mahala, Mayall, Rajala, Mayhall, Hakala, Dayal, Matula

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Where is the Mayala family from?

You can see how Mayala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mayala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mayala families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mayala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mayala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayala 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 Mayala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayala. 75% of Mayala men 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Mayala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Mayala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayala 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Mayala. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mayala. For the veterans among your Mayala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mayala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mayala in 1965 was 79, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayala 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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