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Origins of the Mayers surname

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About the Mayerses

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Where do most Mayerses live?

In 1921, most Mayerses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mayerses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 10,700 records for the Mayers surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Mayerses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Mayers first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Mayerses

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

Common Female occupations for Mayerses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

40

Laundress

40

Dressmaker

36

Domestic Servant

21

General Servant Domestic

21

Common Male occupations for Mayerses in 1921
General Labourer

59

Coal Miner

36

Joiner

36

Frame Work Knitter

29

Carpenter

26

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