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Mayett Family History

Mayett 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: Mayette, Marett, Mayer, Mayen, Manetta, Minett, Myatt, Majette, Matt

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Where is the Mayett family from?

You can see how Mayett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mayett families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mayett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mayett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayett 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 Mayett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayett. 100% of Mayett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mayett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Mayett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayett 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mayett. 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 46 military records available for the last name Mayett. For the veterans among your Mayett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Mayett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mayett in 1963 was 74, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayett 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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