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Maysayer Family History

Maysayer 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: Sayer, Master, Mayer, Maser, Manser, Metayer, Mawyer, Massar, Mansker

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Where is the Maysayer family from?

You can see how Maysayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maysayer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Maysayer families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Maysayer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Maysayer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maysayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Maysayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maysayer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maysayer. 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 Maysayer. For the veterans among your Maysayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maysayer

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