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Mahi Family History

Mahi Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan.

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


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Where is the Mahi family from?

You can see how Mahi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mahi families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mahi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahi 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 Mahi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahi. 47% of Mahi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mahi women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahi were Truck Driver and Farm Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Mahi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahi 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Mahi. 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 288 military records available for the last name Mahi. For the veterans among your Mahi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mahi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mahi in 1967 was 65, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahi 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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