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Mayeda Family History

Mayeda Surname Meaning

Japanese: variant of Maeda. The -ye spelling of -e represents a pronunciation no longer used in modern Japanese.

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


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Where is the Mayeda family from?

You can see how Mayeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayeda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mayeda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 62 Mayeda families living in California. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mayeda's in USA. California had the highest population of Mayeda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayeda 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 Mayeda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayeda. 28% of Mayeda men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mayeda women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayeda were Helper and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • House Work
    13%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Mayeda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayeda 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mayeda. 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 Mayeda. For the veterans among your Mayeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayeda lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mayeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mayeda in 1955 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayeda 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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