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Maytum Family History

Maytum Surname Meaning

English (Kent): habitational name from Maytham in Rolvenden (Kent).

The placename probably derives from Old English mægthe ‘mayweed’ or mægth ‘maiden’ + hamm ‘water meadow’.

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


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Where is the Maytum family from?

You can see how Maytum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maytum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maytum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Maytum families living in Kent. This was about 68% of all the recorded Maytum's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Maytum families in 1891.
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What did your Maytum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maytum. 75% of Maytum men worked as a Bricklayer and 87% of Maytum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maytum were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    75%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maytum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maytum 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Maytum. 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 586 military records available for the last name Maytum. For the veterans among your Maytum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maytum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maytum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maytum in 1965 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

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