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Mayou Family History

Mayou Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mayhew.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mayou family from?

You can see how Mayou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayou family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayou families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Mayou families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayou's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Mayou families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayou 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 Mayou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayou. 72% of Mayou women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

What Mayou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayou 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mayou. 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 176 military records available for the last name Mayou. For the veterans among your Mayou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayou lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Mayou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mayou in 1954 was 46, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayou

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayou 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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