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Maharan Family History

Maharan 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, Mahajan, Madaras, Maran, Mahan, Malara, Madara, Haran

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Where is the Maharan family from?

You can see how Maharan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maharan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maharan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Maharan family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maharan's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Maharan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maharan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Maharan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maharan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Maharan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Maharan. For the veterans among your Maharan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maharan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Maharan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maharan in 1975 was 86, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maharan 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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