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Mahavier Family History

Mahavier 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: Haver, Javier, Mahabir, O'haver, Clavier, Lafaver, Shaver, Lavier

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Where is the Mahavier family from?

You can see how Mahavier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahavier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mahavier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mahavier families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahavier's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Mahavier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahavier 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 Mahavier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahavier. 60% of Mahavier men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Mahavier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Mahavier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahavier 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mahavier. 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 59 military records available for the last name Mahavier. For the veterans among your Mahavier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahavier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mahavier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mahavier in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahavier 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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