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Maylor Family History

Maylor Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mailer.

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


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Where is the Maylor family from?

You can see how Maylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maylor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maylor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 207 Maylor families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Maylor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maylor families in 1891.
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What did your Maylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maylor. 24% of Maylor men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Maylor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maylor were Cotton Weaver and Woollen Weaver.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    24%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Brass Moulder
    15%
  • Cotton Weaver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Woollen Weaver
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Maylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maylor 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maylor. 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 710 military records available for the last name Maylor. For the veterans among your Maylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maylor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maylor in 1966 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maylor 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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