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Mayhs Family History

Mayhs 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: Mayes, Mays, Maahs, May, Hayes, Mars, Sachs, Mach, Mayer, Macho

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Where is the Mayhs family from?

You can see how Mayhs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayhs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Mayhs families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayhs's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mayhs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayhs 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 Mayhs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayhs. 100% of Mayhs 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Mayhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhs 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mayhs. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mayhs. For the veterans among your Mayhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhs lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhs 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayhs

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