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Maheu Family History

Maheu Surname Meaning

French: from a variant of the personal name Mathieu or Mathilde (see Mahon). Compare Maheux and Mayo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maheu family from?

You can see how Maheu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maheu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maheu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Maheu families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Maheu's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maheu families in 1891.
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What did your Maheu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maheu. 31% of Maheu men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Maheu women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maheu were Machine Operator and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Chef
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%

What Maheu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Maheu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maheu 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maheu. 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 503 military records available for the last name Maheu. For the veterans among your Maheu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maheu lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Maheu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maheu in 1944 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maheu 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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