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Mayeta Family History

Mayeta 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: Mayeda, Mayer, Mayen, Manetta, Macera, Madera, Manera, Mata, Marta

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Where is the Mayeta family from?

You can see how Mayeta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayeta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mayeta family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayeta's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Mayeta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayeta 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 41 census records available for the last name Mayeta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayeta 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mayeta. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mayeta. For the veterans among your Mayeta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayeta lifespan?

Average Mayeta life expectancy in 2000 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayeta 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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