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Maehara Family History

Maehara Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Maharaj, Machart, Malara, Uehara, Madara, Massara, Tahara, Machala

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Where is the Maehara family from?

You can see how Maehara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maehara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Maehara families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Maehara's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Maehara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maehara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maehara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maehara. 100% of Maehara men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Maehara women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Maehara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Maehara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maehara 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Maehara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Maehara. For the veterans among your Maehara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maehara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maehara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maehara in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maehara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maehara ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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