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Mayhand Family History

Mayhand 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: Mayland, Mayrand, Myhand, Mayhan, Marland, Mayhall, Marchand, Mahan

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Where is the Mayhand family from?

You can see how Mayhand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayhand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Mayhand families living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayhand's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Mayhand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayhand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayhand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayhand. 63% of Mayhand 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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Mayhand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhand 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 Mayhand. 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 69 military records available for the last name Mayhand. For the veterans among your Mayhand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhand lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mayhand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mayhand in 1961 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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