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Maysey Family History

Maysey Surname Meaning

see Maisey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maysey family from?

You can see how Maysey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maysey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maysey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Maysey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Maysey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Maysey families in 1891.
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What did your Maysey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maysey. 50% of Maysey men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Maysey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maysey were Painter decorator and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Painter decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Retired
    9%

What Maysey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maysey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maysey 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Maysey. 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 145 military records available for the last name Maysey. For the veterans among your Maysey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maysey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maysey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maysey in 1956 was 26, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maysey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maysey 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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