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Maywell Family History

Maywell Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maywell family from?

You can see how Maywell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maywell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maywell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Maywell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maywell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Maywell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maywell 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 Maywell ancestors do for a living?

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

What Maywell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maywell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maywell 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Maywell. 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 193 military records available for the last name Maywell. For the veterans among your Maywell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maywell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maywell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maywell in 1965 was 75, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maywell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maywell 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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