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Maillor Family History

Maillor 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: Miller, Mallo, Maillard, Mallory, Mellor, Maille, Maller, Tailor

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Where is the Maillor family from?

You can see how Maillor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maillor family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Maillor families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Maillor family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Maillor's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Maillor families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Maillor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maillor 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Maillor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Maillor. For the veterans among your Maillor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maillor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maillor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maillor

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