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Mayhew Family History

Mayhew Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): from the French and Middle English personal name Maheu (Old French Mahieu) a common Norman form of Matthew. Its common Middle English pet form was Maw by syncope of the medial -he-; see under Maw.

See also May and Mahy. Americanized form of French Mailloux.

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


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Where is the Mayhew family from?

You can see how Mayhew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayhew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 765 Mayhew families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mayhew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayhew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayhew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mayhew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mayhew. 8% of Mayhew men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Mayhew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayhew were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    7%
  • Cowman
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Mayhew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102,000 census records available for the last name Mayhew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhew 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 29,000 immigration records available for the last name Mayhew. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Mayhew. For the veterans among your Mayhew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhew lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mayhew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mayhew in 1950 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhew 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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