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Mayza Family History

Mayza 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: Maza, Maya, Mazza, Matza, Manza, May, Maze, Razza, Mayer, Mayen

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Where is the Mayza family from?

You can see how Mayza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mayza family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mayza's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Mayza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayza 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 55 census records available for the last name Mayza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayza 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mayza. 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 Mayza. For the veterans among your Mayza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayza lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Mayza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mayza in 1971 was 79, and 94 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayza 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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