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Mayotte Family History

Mayotte Name Meaning

Altered form of French Maillot ‘big mallet’ or of its variant Mailhot reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ayotte, Marotte, Mayette, Motte, Matott, Matte, Myette, Gavette

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Where is the Mayotte family from?

You can see how Mayotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayotte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayotte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mayotte family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayotte's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mayotte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayotte. 27% of Mayotte men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Mayotte women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayotte were Mechanic and Supervisor. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerical Work
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Supervisor
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mayotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayotte 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Mayotte. 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 671 military records available for the last name Mayotte. For the veterans among your Mayotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayotte lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mayotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mayotte in 1947 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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