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Mayhak Family History

Mayhak Name 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: Machak, Mashak, Mayhan, Mathai, Maslak, Mayhall, Mahan, Malak, Macha

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Where is the Mayhak family from?

You can see how Mayhak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mayhak families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mayhak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mayhak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayhak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayhak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayhak. 100% of Mayhak men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Mayhak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhak 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mayhak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Mayhak. For the veterans among your Mayhak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhak lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Mayhak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mayhak in 1957 was 50, and 78 in 2003.

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