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Mayreis Family History

Mayreis 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: Martis, Mares, Maris, Gareis, Makris, Bareis, Mayers, Marois, Margis

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Where is the Mayreis family from?

You can see how Mayreis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayreis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mayreis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayreis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mayreis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayreis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayreis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Mayreis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayreis 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mayreis. 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 Mayreis. For the veterans among your Mayreis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayreis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Mayreis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mayreis in 1971 was 39, and 58 in 2000.

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