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Maysen Family History

Maysen 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: Mayen, Matsen, Mayson, Madsen, Kaysen, Mayse, Mayben, Mayden, Hayden

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Where is the Maysen family from?

You can see how Maysen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maysen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maysen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Maysen families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Maysen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Maysen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maysen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Maysen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maysen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Maysen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Maysen. For the veterans among your Maysen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maysen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maysen 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 Maysen

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