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Maysent Family History

Maysent 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, Massett, Matsen, Payment, Mayson, Madsen, Kaysen, Wayment

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Where is the Maysent family from?

You can see how Maysent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maysent family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maysent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Maysent family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maysent's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Maysent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maysent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maysent ancestors do for a living?

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

What Maysent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Maysent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maysent 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Maysent. 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 64 military records available for the last name Maysent. For the veterans among your Maysent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maysent lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Maysent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Maysent in 1978 was 80, and 89 in 1989.

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