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Mayeux Family History

Mayeux Surname Meaning

French (northern): from an old form of Mayeur. Compare Mayeaux.

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


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Where is the Mayeux family from?

You can see how Mayeux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayeux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayeux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Mayeux families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayeux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mayeux families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayeux 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 Mayeux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayeux. 54% of Mayeux men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Mayeux women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayeux were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mayeux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayeux 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Mayeux. 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 Mayeux. For the veterans among your Mayeux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayeux lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mayeux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mayeux in 1956 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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