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Mayshall Family History

Mayshall 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: Marshall, Mayhall, Marschall, Minshall, Parshall, Marshal, Mayall

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Where is the Mayshall family from?

You can see how Mayshall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayshall family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Mayshall families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mayshall family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayshall's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Mayshall families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mayshall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayshall 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mayshall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mayshall. For the veterans among your Mayshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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