Origins of the Maya surname
About the Mayas
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Interesting facts about Maya
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Mayas most likely to marry?
What are the most common Maya first names?
Juan
Jose
Maria
Juana
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Common jobs for Mayas
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Mayas in 1921
House Servant
3
Dressmaker
2
Tenter At Cotton Mill
2
Cotton Weaver
1
Domestic Servant Cook
1
Commmon male occupations for Mayas in 1921
Able Seaman & Lamptrimmer
5
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
Farm Labourer
2
Kitchen Workers In Hotels
2
Waiters And Waitresses
2
