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Mayol Family History

Mayol Name Meaning

Catalan: from a variant of mallol ‘young vineyard’ either a topographic name or a metonymic occupational name for a young winegrower.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mayor, Mato, Mayoral, Mahl, May, Matos, Vayo, Mabon, Makos, Mayson

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Where is the Mayol family from?

You can see how Mayol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayol family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayol families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Mayol families living in Lancashire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Mayol's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mayol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayol ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayol. 84% of Mayol women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mayol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayol 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mayol. 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 283 military records available for the last name Mayol. For the veterans among your Mayol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayol lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mayol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mayol in 1960 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

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