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Mayans Family History

Mayans 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: Maras, Madan, Mayen, Means, Mains, Payan, Mayland, Maran, Mahan

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Where is the Mayans family from?

You can see how Mayans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mayans families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayans's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mayans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayans 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 Mayans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayans. 75% of Mayans men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mayans women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayans were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Mayans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Mayans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayans 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Mayans. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mayans. For the veterans among your Mayans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayans lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mayans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mayans in 1971 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayans 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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