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Mayas Family History

Mayas 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, Matas, Maya, Manas, Zayas, Rayas, Matyas, Malas, Magas, Mayes

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Where is the Mayas family from?

You can see how Mayas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mayas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mayas family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayas's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Mayas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayas 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 Mayas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayas. 33% of Mayas men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mayas women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayas were Day Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Day Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Mayas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Mayas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayas 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Mayas. 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 64 military records available for the last name Mayas. For the veterans among your Mayas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mayas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mayas in 1962 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayas 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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