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Mayewski Family History

Mayewski 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: Majewski, Malewski, Zalewski, Makowski, Maleski, Galewski, Rajewski

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Where is the Mayewski family from?

You can see how Mayewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayewski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mayewski family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayewski's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mayewski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayewski 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 Mayewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayewski. 45% of Mayewski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mayewski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayewski were Farm Work and Servant.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Farm Work
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Mayewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayewski 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Mayewski. 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 104 military records available for the last name Mayewski. For the veterans among your Mayewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayewski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mayewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mayewski in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayewski 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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