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Mayle Family History

Mayle Surname Meaning

Welsh and English: variant of Male.

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


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Where is the Mayle family from?

You can see how Mayle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mayle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Mayle families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mayle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayle families in 1891.
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What did your Mayle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mayle. 17% of Mayle men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Mayle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayle were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Electrician
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Mayle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mayle. 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 Mayle. For the veterans among your Mayle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayle lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mayle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mayle in 1944 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayle 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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