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Maylath Family History

Maylath 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: Mayland, Malach, Marlatt, Mallatt, Magrath, Kamrath, Mallet, Galati

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Where is the Maylath family from?

You can see how Maylath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maylath family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maylath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maylath family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maylath's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Maylath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maylath 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 Maylath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maylath. 60% of Maylath men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Maylath women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maylath were Weaver and Saleslady.

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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
    60%
  • Weaver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Maylath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Maylath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maylath 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Maylath. 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 57 military records available for the last name Maylath. For the veterans among your Maylath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maylath lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maylath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maylath in 1966 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maylath 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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