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Mayhill Family History

Mayhill 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: Mayhall, Rayhill, Magill, Madill, Dahill, Cahill, Manwill, Mancill

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Where is the Mayhill family from?

You can see how Mayhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mayhill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mayhill families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayhill's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Mayhill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayhill 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 Mayhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and 0 were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayhill. 50% of Mayhill men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mayhill women worked as a 0. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayhill were Cement And Brick and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Cement And Brick
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • 0
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Mayhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Mayhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhill 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Mayhill. 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 108 military records available for the last name Mayhill. For the veterans among your Mayhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mayhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mayhill in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayhill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhill 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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