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Maylard Family History

Maylard Name Meaning

see Maillard .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mayland, Mallard, Maynard, Marland, Maillard, Bayard, Millard

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Where is the Maylard family from?

You can see how Maylard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maylard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Maylard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Maylard families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Maylard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maylard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maylard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maylard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maylard. 43% of Maylard 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • No Occupation
    29%
  • Silk Weaver
    29%
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Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Maylard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maylard 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Maylard. 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 22 military records available for the last name Maylard. For the veterans among your Maylard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maylard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Maylard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Maylard in 1963 was 85, and 85 in 1996.

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