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Mayhen Family History

Mayhen 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: Mayen, Machen, Mayhew, Mayben, Mayden, Mayher, Mayhan, Hayden, Mayer

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Where is the Mayhen family from?

You can see how Mayhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayhen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mayhen family living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mayhen's in USA. Kentucky and 3 other states had the highest population of Mayhen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayhen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayhen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayhen. 40% of Mayhen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mayhen women worked as a Waitress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhen 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Mayhen. 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 167 military records available for the last name Mayhen. For the veterans among your Mayhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Mayhen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mayhen in 1971 was 75, and 94 in 1999.

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