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 Maykew family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Maykew Family History

Maykew 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: Mayhew, Marker, Mayer, Mayen, Mackey, Markel, Marken, Mathew, Mayne

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Maykew family from?

You can see how Maykew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maykew family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maykew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maykew family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maykew's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Maykew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maykew 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 Maykew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Maykew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maykew census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Maykew

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Maykew. 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 Maykew immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Maykew. For the veterans among your Maykew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Maykew military records

You've only scratched the surface of Maykew family history

Discover More

What is the average Maykew lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maykew 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maykew

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maykew family tree

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