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Mayoh Family History

Mayoh Surname Meaning

see Mayhew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mayoh family from?

You can see how Mayoh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayoh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mayoh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 371 Mayoh families living in Lancashire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Mayoh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mayoh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayoh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mayoh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mayoh. 16% of Mayoh men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 81% of Mayoh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayoh were Collier (hewer) and Housewife.

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

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    16%
  • Farm Labourer
    16%
  • Dairy Farmer
    16%
  • Collier (hewer)
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Mayoh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mayoh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayoh 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Mayoh. 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 376 military records available for the last name Mayoh. For the veterans among your Mayoh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayoh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Mayoh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mayoh in 1957 was 54, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayoh 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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