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Mayeur Family History

Mayeur Surname Meaning

French:: (northern): variant of Maire. (Lorraine): variant of Mayer (see Meyer ).

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


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Where is the Mayeur family from?

You can see how Mayeur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayeur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayeur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mayeur families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayeur's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mayeur families in 1891.
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What did your Mayeur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayeur. 47% of Mayeur men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Glass Cutter
    14%

What Mayeur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Mayeur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayeur 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Mayeur. 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 149 military records available for the last name Mayeur. For the veterans among your Mayeur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayeur lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mayeur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mayeur in 1959 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayeur 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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