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Maylory Family History

Maylory 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: Mallory, Mayor, Taylor, Meylor, Naylor, Mcclory, Paylor, Aylor

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Where is the Maylory family from?

You can see how Maylory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maylory family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Maylory families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Maylory family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maylory's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Maylory families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Maylory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maylory 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Maylory. 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 1 military records available for the last name Maylory. For the veterans among your Maylory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maylory lifespan?

Average Maylory life expectancy in 1984 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maylory 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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