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Mayforth Family History

Mayforth 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: Hayworth, Danforth, Mayor, Walworth, Monforte, Rayford, Mayoral

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Where is the Mayforth family from?

You can see how Mayforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayforth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mayforth families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayforth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayforth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayforth 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 Mayforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayforth. 27% of Mayforth men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

What Mayforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Mayforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayforth 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Mayforth. 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 121 military records available for the last name Mayforth. For the veterans among your Mayforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayforth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mayforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mayforth in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayforth 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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