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Maylin Family History

Maylin Surname Meaning

see Malin and compare Mealing. see Mayland.

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


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Where is the Maylin family from?

You can see how Maylin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maylin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maylin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Maylin families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Maylin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maylin families in 1891.
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What did your Maylin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maylin. 50% of Maylin men worked as a Heavy Lorry Driver and 78% of Maylin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maylin were Lorry Driver and Laundry Hand.

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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

  • Heavy Lorry Driver
    50%
  • Lorry Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    4%
  • General Stores Keeper
    4%
  • Laundry Hand
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maylin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maylin 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Maylin. 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 303 military records available for the last name Maylin. For the veterans among your Maylin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maylin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maylin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maylin in 1966 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maylin 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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