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Mayell Family History

Mayell Surname Meaning

see Mayall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mayell family from?

You can see how Mayell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Mayell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mayell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Mayell families in 1891.
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What did your Mayell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mayell. 34% of Mayell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 85% of Mayell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayell were Insurance Agent 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Master Printer
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • Insurance Agent
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Mayell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mayell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayell 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 998 immigration records available for the last name Mayell. 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 431 military records available for the last name Mayell. For the veterans among your Mayell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mayell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mayell in 1956 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayell 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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