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Mayhead Family History

Mayhead Surname Meaning

see Mayot.

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


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Where is the Mayhead family from?

You can see how Mayhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mayhead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Mayhead families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mayhead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayhead families in 1891.
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What did your Mayhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mayhead. 60% of Mayhead men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Mayhead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayhead were Horseman On Farm and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Horseman On Farm
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Retired
    6%

What Mayhead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mayhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhead 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Mayhead. 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 236 military records available for the last name Mayhead. For the veterans among your Mayhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhead lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mayhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mayhead in 1969 was 75, and 34 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhead 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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