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Mayso Family History

Mayso 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: Manso, Masso, Mayson, Mayo, Mayse, Mays, Marso, May, Mao, Mars

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Where is the Mayso family from?

You can see how Mayso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mayso family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayso's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Mayso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayso 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 42 census records available for the last name Mayso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayso 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mayso. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mayso. For the veterans among your Mayso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayso lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Mayso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mayso in 1978 was 58, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayso 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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