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Mayfields Family History

Mayfields 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: Mayfield, Layfield, Rayfield, Maxfield, Mansfield, Barfield, Caufield

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Where is the Mayfields family from?

You can see how Mayfields families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayfields family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayfields families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mayfields families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayfields's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Mayfields families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayfields surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Mayfields. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayfields 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mayfields. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mayfields. For the veterans among your Mayfields ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayfields 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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