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Mayott Family History

Mayott Surname Meaning

Variant of Mayotte a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Mayott family from?

You can see how Mayott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Mayott families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mayott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mayott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mayott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayott. 100% of Mayott women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Mayott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayott 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Mayott. 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 191 military records available for the last name Mayott. For the veterans among your Mayott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mayott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mayott in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayott 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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