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Mayweathers Family History

Mayweathers 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: Mayweather, Weathers, Fairweather, Mcwatters, Mcwaters, Feathers

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Where is the Mayweathers family from?

You can see how Mayweathers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayweathers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayweathers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mayweathers families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayweathers's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mayweathers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayweathers 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 Mayweathers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayweathers. 62% of Mayweathers men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Mayweathers women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayweathers were Miner and Farm Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%

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Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Mayweathers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayweathers 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 Mayweathers. 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 109 military records available for the last name Mayweathers. For the veterans among your Mayweathers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayweathers lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Mayweathers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mayweathers in 1954 was 50, and 43 in 2003.

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