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Mayher Family History

Mayher Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Maher.

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


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Where is the Mayher family from?

You can see how Mayher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Mayher families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mayher families in 1911.
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What did your Mayher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayher. 41% of Mayher men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mayher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayher were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Mayher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mayher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayher 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Mayher. 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 452 military records available for the last name Mayher. For the veterans among your Mayher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mayher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mayher in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayher 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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