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Maymard Family History

Maymard 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: Maynard, Bayard, Mayland, Mallard, Hayward, Baynard, Maywald, Manard

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Where is the Maymard family from?

You can see how Maymard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maymard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maymard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Maymard families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Maymard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maymard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maymard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maymard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maymard. 100% of Maymard 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
    100%

What Maymard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Maymard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maymard 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Maymard. 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 106 military records available for the last name Maymard. For the veterans among your Maymard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maymard lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Maymard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maymard in 1978 was 49, and 94 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maymard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maymard 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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