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Mayds Family History

Mayds 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: Mayes, Mays, May, Hayes, Mars, Mayer, Maras, Mayen, Mayor, Manis

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Where is the Mayds family from?

You can see how Mayds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayds family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mayds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mayds family living in Merionethshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayds's in United Kingdom. Merionethshire had the highest population of Mayds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Mayds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayds 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mayds. 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 Mayds. For the veterans among your Mayds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayds lifespan?

Average Mayds life expectancy in 1999 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayds 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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