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Maryatt Family History

Maryatt 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: Marlatt, Maryott, Myatt, Sarratt, Marlett, Manatt, Mallatt, Marett

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Where is the Maryatt family from?

You can see how Maryatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maryatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maryatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Maryatt families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Maryatt's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Maryatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maryatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maryatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Investigator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maryatt. 34% of Maryatt men worked as an Investigator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Investigator
    34%
  • Electrician
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Maryatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Maryatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maryatt 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Maryatt. 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 69 military records available for the last name Maryatt. For the veterans among your Maryatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maryatt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Maryatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maryatt in 1966 was 79, and 54 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maryatt 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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