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Maytay Family History

Maytay 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: Matas, Matey, Mata, Marta, Maita, Maltby, Malta, Mattas, Maya, Ratay

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Where is the Maytay family from?

You can see how Maytay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maytay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maytay family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Maytay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Maytay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maytay 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 Maytay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maytay. 100% of Maytay women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Maytay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maytay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Maytay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Maytay. For the veterans among your Maytay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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