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Mayora Family History

Mayora 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: Mayor, Mayoral, Mayorga, Mora, Major, Mayer, Arora, Marra, Macera

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Where is the Mayora family from?

You can see how Mayora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mayora family living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mayora's in USA. Minnesota and 3 other states had the highest population of Mayora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayora 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 Mayora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayora. 50% of Mayora men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mayora women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayora were Laborer and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Mayora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Mayora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayora 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Mayora. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mayora. For the veterans among your Mayora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayora lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Mayora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mayora in 1979 was 86, and 43 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayora 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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