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Maylord Family History

Maylord 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: Gaylord, Mayor, Taylor, Mallory, Mayland, Mallard, Rayford, Meylor

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Where is the Maylord family from?

You can see how Maylord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maylord family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Maylord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maylord families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Maylord's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Maylord families in 1880.
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What did your Maylord ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maylord ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Maylord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maylord 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Maylord. 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 5 military records available for the last name Maylord. For the veterans among your Maylord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maylord lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Maylord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maylord in 1967 was 71, and 74 in 1995.

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