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Origins of the Mayell surname

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About the Mayells

We have a total number of 3303 records for people with the last name Mayell.

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Where do most Mayells live?

In 1921, most Mayells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mayells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,940 records for the Mayell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Mayells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mayells.

What are the most common Mayell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Sarah
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Mayells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mayells in 1921
Laundress

12

None

11

Tailoress

10

Dressmaker

9

Servant

9

Common Male occupations for Mayells in 1921
Mason

28

Stone Mason

22

Horse Collar Maker

14

Bricklayer

13

Carpenter

9

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