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Mayhay Family History

Mayhay 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: Mayhan, Mathai, Mayhall, Mahan, Machak, Macha, Mahady, Maya, Malay

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Where is the Mayhay family from?

You can see how Mayhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mayhay families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Mayhay family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayhay's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mayhay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayhay 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 23 census records available for the last name Mayhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mayhay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mayhay. For the veterans among your Mayhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhay 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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