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Mayrant Family History

Mayrant 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: Mayrand, Morant, Mayland, Maran, Marano, Tarrant, Marrano, Marantz

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Where is the Mayrant family from?

You can see how Mayrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayrant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayrant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mayrant families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mayrant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayrant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayrant 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 Mayrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayrant. 25% of Mayrant men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mayrant women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mayrant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayrant 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mayrant. 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 230 military records available for the last name Mayrant. For the veterans among your Mayrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayrant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mayrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mayrant in 1963 was 80, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayrant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayrant 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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