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Mayall Family History

Mayall Surname Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Male.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mayall family from?

You can see how Mayall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 554 Mayall families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mayall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mayall families in 1891.
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What did your Mayall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mayall. 20% of Mayall men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Mayall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayall were Incapacitated and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Insurance Agent
    12%
  • Cotton Spinner
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Mayall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayall 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mayall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mayall. For the veterans among your Mayall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayall lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mayall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mayall in 1955 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayall 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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