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Mayes Sr Family History

Mayes Sr Surname 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: Mayer, Mayers, Mayes, Maness, Sayer, Master, Hayes, Layer, Caesar

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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Mayes Sr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayes Sr 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mayes Sr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 23 military records available for the last name Mayes Sr. For the veterans among your Mayes Sr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayes Sr lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mayes Sr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mayes Sr in 1959 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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