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Mayens Family History

Mayens 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: Mayen, Mayers, Mayes, Hayes, Mayer, Mares, Mains, Mates, Maren, Ayers

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Where is the Mayens family from?

You can see how Mayens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mayens families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayens's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mayens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayens 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 Mayens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayens. 100% of Mayens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Mayens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayens 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Mayens. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mayens. For the veterans among your Mayens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mayens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mayens in 1973 was 92, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayens 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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