This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mayham family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mayham Family History

Mayham 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: Maxham, Mayhan, Mathai, Markham, Latham, Mayhall, Barham, Lapham

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mayham family from?

You can see how Mayham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Mayham families living in Suffolk. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mayham's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Mayham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mayham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayham. 29% of Mayham men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mayham women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayham were Salesman and Waitress.

View Census Data for Mayham | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Mayham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mayham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mayham

Passenger Lists

There are 108 immigration records available for the last name Mayham. 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.

View all Mayham immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 283 military records available for the last name Mayham. For the veterans among your Mayham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mayham military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mayham family history

Discover More

What is the average Mayham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mayham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mayham in 1966 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayham 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mayham family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial