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Mayeaux Family History

Mayeaux Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Mayeux.

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


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Where is the Mayeaux family from?

You can see how Mayeaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayeaux family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayeaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mayeaux families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mayeaux's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mayeaux families in 1880.
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What did your Mayeaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayeaux. 40% of Mayeaux men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mayeaux women worked as a House Keeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayeaux were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeping
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Mayeaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Mayeaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayeaux 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Mayeaux. 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 662 military records available for the last name Mayeaux. For the veterans among your Mayeaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayeaux lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mayeaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mayeaux in 1945 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayeaux 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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