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Mahenus Family History

Mahenus 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: Magnus, Maheu, Maheras, Matheus, Majerus, Mateus, Manus, Maheux

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Where is the Mahenus family from?

You can see how Mahenus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahenus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mahenus families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahenus's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Mahenus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Mahenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahenus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mahenus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mahenus. For the veterans among your Mahenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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