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Mayhan Family History

Mayhan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mahan.

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


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Where is the Mayhan family from?

You can see how Mayhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Mayhan families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mayhan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mayhan families in 1891.
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What did your Mayhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayhan. 100% of Mayhan 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mayhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhan 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Mayhan. 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 634 military records available for the last name Mayhan. For the veterans among your Mayhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mayhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mayhan in 1948 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhan 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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