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Mayhorn Family History

Mayhorn Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German or English (of German origin) Mayern or Meyern genitivized forms of Mayer and Meyer or perhaps habitational names from a place so named.

The surnames Mayern and Meyern are apparently no longer found in the German-speaking lands.

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


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Where is the Mayhorn family from?

You can see how Mayhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mayhorn families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mayhorn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mayhorn families in 1891.
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What did your Mayhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurses Aide were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayhorn. 37% of Mayhorn men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mayhorn women worked as a Nurses Aide. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayhorn were Janitor and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Porter
    19%
  • Janitor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurses Aide
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhorn 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mayhorn. 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 362 military records available for the last name Mayhorn. For the veterans among your Mayhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhorn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mayhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mayhorn in 1958 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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