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Mayres Family History

Mayres 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: Mares, Myres, Maynes, Mayes, Sayres, Ayres, Hayes, Mars, Mayer, Maras

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Where is the Mayres family from?

You can see how Mayres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mayres families living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mayres's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mayres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayres 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 Mayres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayres. 100% of Mayres 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Mayres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayres 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Mayres. 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 67 military records available for the last name Mayres. For the veterans among your Mayres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayres lifespan?

Average Mayres life expectancy in 1963 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayres 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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