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Mayss Family History

Mayss 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: Mass, Maass, Mayes, Mayse, Mays, Mauss, May, Hayes, Moss, Bass

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Where is the Mayss family from?

You can see how Mayss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Mayss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mayss family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayss's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mayss families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Mayss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayss 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mayss. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mayss. For the veterans among your Mayss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayss lifespan?

Average Mayss life expectancy in 1974 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayss 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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