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Maywright Family History

Maywright 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: Waybright, Mcwright, Wright, Cartwright, Arkwright, Wainwright

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Where is the Maywright family from?

You can see how Maywright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maywright family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Maywright families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maywright's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maywright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maywright 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 15 census records available for the last name Maywright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maywright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maywright. 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 17 military records available for the last name Maywright. For the veterans among your Maywright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maywright lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Maywright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Maywright in 1977 was 53, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maywright 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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