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Mahee Family History

Mahee 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: Mabee, Mahle, Maheu, Maher, Magee, Maree, Marie, Mehle, Maze, Masse

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Where is the Mahee family from?

You can see how Mahee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mahee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Mahee families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahee's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mahee families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahee 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 474 census records available for the last name Mahee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahee 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Mahee. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mahee. For the veterans among your Mahee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahee lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Mahee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mahee in 1982 was 37, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahee 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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