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Mayu Family History

Mayu 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: May, Mau, Maya, Mayr, Mayo, Mays, Mayou, Maye, Yu, Mark

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Where is the Mayu family from?

You can see how Mayu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mayu families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Mayu family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayu's in USA. California had the highest population of Mayu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayu 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 57 census records available for the last name Mayu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayu 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mayu. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mayu. For the veterans among your Mayu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayu lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Mayu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mayu in 1994 was 28, and 83 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayu 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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