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Mayhe Family History

Mayhe 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: Mayne, Mathe, Mayhew, Mayse, Mayhue, Mayher, Mayle, Maye, May, Marie

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Where is the Mayhe family from?

You can see how Mayhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mayhe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mayhe families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mayhe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mayhe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayhe 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 180 census records available for the last name Mayhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhe 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Mayhe. 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 98 military records available for the last name Mayhe. For the veterans among your Mayhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhe lifespan?

Average Mayhe life expectancy in 1977 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhe 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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