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Maytham Family History

Maytham 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: Mathai, Markham, Latham, Eastham, Martha, Tatham, Mangham, Matthai

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Where is the Maytham family from?

You can see how Maytham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maytham family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Maytham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Maytham family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Maytham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Maytham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maytham 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 253 census records available for the last name Maytham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maytham 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Maytham. 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 64 military records available for the last name Maytham. For the veterans among your Maytham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maytham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maytham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maytham in 1966 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maytham 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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