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Mayleas Family History

Mayleas 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: Ayles, Gayles, Malas, Mayers, Mallas, Moyles, Maynes, Mayes, Sayles

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Where is the Mayleas family from?

You can see how Mayleas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayleas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mayleas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Mayleas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayleas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mayleas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayleas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayleas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Mayleas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayleas 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Mayleas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mayleas. For the veterans among your Mayleas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayleas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Mayleas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mayleas in 1964 was 82, and 69 in 1997.

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