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Mayger Family History

Mayger Surname Meaning

from the Old French (Norman) personal name Mauger Malger; see Major.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mayger family from?

You can see how Mayger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Mayger families living in Kent. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mayger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mayger families in 1891.
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What did your Mayger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayger. 97% of Mayger 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
    97%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mayger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayger 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Mayger. 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 254 military records available for the last name Mayger. For the veterans among your Mayger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Mayger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mayger in 1955 was 44, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayger 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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