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Mayow Family History

Mayow Surname Meaning

see Mayhew.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mayow family from?

You can see how Mayow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mayow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mayow families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayow 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 Mayow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayow. 100% of Mayow 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 Mayow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayow 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Mayow. 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 104 military records available for the last name Mayow. For the veterans among your Mayow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mayow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mayow in 1962 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayow 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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