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Mayhem Family History

Mayhem 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: Mayhew, Mayher, Mayer, Mayen, Manheim, Mather, Mathew, Macher, Mayne

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Where is the Mayhem family from?

You can see how Mayhem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayhem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mayhem families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayhem's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mayhem families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Mayhem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhem 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mayhem. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mayhem. For the veterans among your Mayhem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhem lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Mayhem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mayhem in 1978 was 67, and 33 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhem 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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