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Mayis Family History

Mayis 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: Manis, Matis, Malis, Maris, Mais, Mayes, Mays, Mavis, May, Hayes

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Where is the Mayis family from?

You can see how Mayis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mayis family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mayis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayis 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 95 census records available for the last name Mayis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mayis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mayis. For the veterans among your Mayis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayis lifespan?

Average Mayis life expectancy in 1994 was 89 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 Mayis 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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