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Maylett Family History

Maylett Surname Meaning

see Maillard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maylett family from?

You can see how Maylett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maylett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Maylett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Maylett families living in Worcestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Maylett's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Maylett families in 1891.
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What did your Maylett 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 Maylett. 100% of Maylett men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Maylett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    15%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maylett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maylett 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Maylett. 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 106 military records available for the last name Maylett. For the veterans among your Maylett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maylett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Maylett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Maylett in 1971 was 72, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maylett 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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