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Mayther Family History

Mayther 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: Mather, Mayher, Matthew, Master, Mayer, Malter, Rather, Matter

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Where is the Mayther family from?

You can see how Mayther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mayther families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Mayther families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayther's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mayther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Mayther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayther 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mayther. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mayther. For the veterans among your Mayther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayther lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mayther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mayther in 1973 was 77, and 24 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayther 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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