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Mailett Family History

Mailett 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: Marlett, Mallett, Mallet, Hazlett, Minett, Pallett, Malette, Millett

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Where is the Mailett family from?

You can see how Mailett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mailett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mailett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mailett family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mailett's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mailett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mailett 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 299 census records available for the last name Mailett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mailett 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mailett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mailett. For the veterans among your Mailett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mailett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Mailett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mailett in 1969 was 68, and 78 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mailett 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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