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Mayorga Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Mayorga in Valladolid province (from Latin Maiorica).

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


Similar surnames: Morga, Malara, Astorga, Mayoral, Mayor, Madera, Maya, Zamora, Lamora

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Where is the Mayorga family from?

You can see how Mayorga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayorga family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mayorga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Mayorga families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Mayorga's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mayorga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayorga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayorga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayorga. 74% of Mayorga men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    74%
  • Electrical Engineer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mayorga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayorga 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mayorga. 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 271 military records available for the last name Mayorga. For the veterans among your Mayorga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayorga lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mayorga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mayorga in 1952 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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