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Mayet Family History

Mayet Surname Meaning

see Mayat.

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


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Where is the Mayet family from?

You can see how Mayet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Mayet families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mayet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayet 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 Mayet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayet. 50% of Mayet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mayet women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Trapper
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mayet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayet 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Mayet. 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 266 military records available for the last name Mayet. For the veterans among your Mayet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mayet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mayet in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayet 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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