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Mayrs Family History

Mayrs 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: Mars, Mayr, Mayers, Mairs, Mayes, Mays, Marrs, Mark, May, Hayes

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Where is the Mayrs family from?

You can see how Mayrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayrs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mayrs families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayrs's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mayrs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Mayrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayrs 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Mayrs. 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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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Mayrs. For the veterans among your Mayrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayrs lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Mayrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mayrs in 1971 was 81, and 92 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayrs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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