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Maybay Family History

Maybay 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: Mabey, Aybar, Gabay, Maya, Malay, Maday, Barbay, Magby, Maybury

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Where is the Maybay family from?

You can see how Maybay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maybay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maybay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Maybay families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Maybay's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Maybay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maybay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maybay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Maybay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maybay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Maybay. 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 25 military records available for the last name Maybay. For the veterans among your Maybay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maybay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maybay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Maybay in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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