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Mayors Family History

Mayors 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, Mayers, Majors, Mars, Major, Mayer, Makos, Majoros, Mayoral

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Where is the Mayors family from?

You can see how Mayors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Mayors families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mayors's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mayors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayors 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 Mayors ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayors 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Mayors. 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 Mayors. For the veterans among your Mayors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayors lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Mayors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mayors in 1964 was 82, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayors

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayors 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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