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Mayse Name Meaning

English: variant of Mayes .

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


Similar surnames: Mays, Masse, Moyse, Mayson, Maye, Marie, Mars, Maize, Aye, Halse

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Where is the Mayse family from?

You can see how Mayse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mayse families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mayse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mayse. 100% of Mayse men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mayse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayse 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Mayse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mayse. For the veterans among your Mayse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mayse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mayse in 1954 was 79, and 63 in 2004.

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