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Mayshark Family History

Mayshark 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: Marshak, Mashak, Marshall, Maslak, Miyahara, Mayhall, Massaro, Machak

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Where is the Mayshark family from?

You can see how Mayshark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayshark family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mayshark families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mayshark family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayshark's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mayshark families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Mayshark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayshark 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mayshark. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mayshark. For the veterans among your Mayshark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayshark lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Mayshark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mayshark in 1965 was 79, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayshark 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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