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Mayser Family History

Mayser 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: Mayer, Maser, Manser, Kayser, Mauser, Mayner, Mayse, Masser, Mayher

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Where is the Mayser family from?

You can see how Mayser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mayser family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayser's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Mayser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayser 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 Mayser ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Mayser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayser 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Mayser. 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 110 military records available for the last name Mayser. For the veterans among your Mayser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Mayser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mayser in 1965 was 63, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayser 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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