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Maylie Family History

Maylie 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: Mayle, Marie, Maslin, Malik, Malin, Malis, Bailie, Maline, Matlin

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Where is the Maylie family from?

You can see how Maylie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maylie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maylie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Maylie families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maylie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maylie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Maylie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maylie 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Maylie. 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 74 military records available for the last name Maylie. For the veterans among your Maylie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maylie lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Maylie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maylie in 1954 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maylie 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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