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Mahair Family History

Mahair 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: Mahabir, Mahar, Mathai, Mair, Mcnair, Mahan, Mahdi, Mahler, Madar

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Where is the Mahair family from?

You can see how Mahair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahair family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mahair families living in Texas. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mahair's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mahair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahair 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 Mahair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahair. 100% of Mahair men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mahair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Mahair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahair 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mahair. 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 78 military records available for the last name Mahair. For the veterans among your Mahair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahair lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mahair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mahair in 1959 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahair 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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