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Mayfild Family History

Mayfild 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: Mayfield, Layfield, Maywald, Rayfield, Maxfield, Mansfield, Mangold

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Where is the Mayfild family from?

You can see how Mayfild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayfild family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayfild families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Mayfild families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayfild's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Mayfild families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayfild 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 151 census records available for the last name Mayfild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayfild 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mayfild. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mayfild. For the veterans among your Mayfild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayfild lifespan?

Average Mayfild life expectancy in 1986 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayfild 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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