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Mayfing Family History

Mayfing 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: Ayling, Manning, Maring, Massing, Manring, Maling, Maybin, Madding

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Where is the Mayfing family from?

You can see how Mayfing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayfing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mayfing families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayfing's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mayfing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayfing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mayfing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Mayfing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayfing 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mayfing. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mayfing. For the veterans among your Mayfing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayfing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1973, in the United States, Mayfing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mayfing in 1964 was 79, and 89 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayfing 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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