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Mayho Family History

Mayho Surname Meaning

see Mayhew.

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


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Where is the Mayho family from?

You can see how Mayho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayho family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Mayho families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mayho's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mayho families in 1891.
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What did your Mayho ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mayho. 100% of Mayho men worked as a Joiner and 87% of Mayho women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mayho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayho 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Mayho. 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 209 military records available for the last name Mayho. For the veterans among your Mayho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayho lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Mayho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mayho in 1959 was 52, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayho 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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