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Mayhugh Family History

Mayhugh Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mayhew.

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


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Where is the Mayhugh family from?

You can see how Mayhugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhugh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayhugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Mayhugh families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayhugh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mayhugh families in 1871.
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What did your Mayhugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayhugh. 25% of Mayhugh men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Mayhugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayhugh were Miner and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    11%

What Mayhugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mayhugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhugh 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Mayhugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mayhugh. For the veterans among your Mayhugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhugh lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mayhugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mayhugh in 1950 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhugh 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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