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Maypother Family History

Maypother 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: Mather, Mayotte, Mayweather, Mayher, Yother, Matthew, Master, Mayer

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Where is the Maypother family from?

You can see how Maypother families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maypother family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maypother families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Maypother families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Maypother's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Maypother families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maypother surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maypother ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Maypother. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maypother 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Maypother. 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 51 military records available for the last name Maypother. For the veterans among your Maypother ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maypother lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maypother life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maypother in 1963 was 71, and 66 in 2003.

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