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Mayley Family History

Mayley Surname Meaning

see Mailey.

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


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Where is the Mayley family from?

You can see how Mayley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Mayley families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mayley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayley families in 1891.
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What did your Mayley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayley. 82% of Mayley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Childrens Nurse
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayley 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Mayley. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mayley. For the veterans among your Mayley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Mayley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mayley in 1976 was 66, and 54 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayley 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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