This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mayhue family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mayhue Family History

Mayhue Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mayhew.

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


Similar surnames

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mayhue family from?

You can see how Mayhue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayhue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Mayhue families living in London. This was about 72% of all the recorded Mayhue's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayhue families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayhue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayhue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayhue. 39% of Mayhue men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mayhue women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayhue were Labor and Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Mayhue | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Frame Spinner
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Mayhue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mayhue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhue census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mayhue

Passenger Lists

There are 107 immigration records available for the last name Mayhue. 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.

View all Mayhue immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 945 military records available for the last name Mayhue. For the veterans among your Mayhue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mayhue military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mayhue family history

Discover More

What is the average Mayhue lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mayhue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mayhue in 1960 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhue 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mayhue family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial