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Mayla Family History

Mayla 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: Maya, Mayle, May, Sala, Falla, Mayer, Mula, Palla, Bala, Maza

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Where is the Mayla family from?

You can see how Mayla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Mayla families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mayla families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayla's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mayla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Mayla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayla 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mayla. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mayla. For the veterans among your Mayla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayla lifespan?

Average Mayla life expectancy in 1996 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayla 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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