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Mayra Family History

Mayra 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: Marra, Mara, Maya, Maura, Mayr, Mark, May, Mura, Mora, Bara

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Where is the Mayra family from?

You can see how Mayra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mayra family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayra 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 Mayra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayra. 67% of Mayra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mayra women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mayra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Mayra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayra 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Mayra. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mayra. For the veterans among your Mayra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayra lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Mayra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mayra in 1972 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayra 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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