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Mahier Family History

Mahier 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: Mahler, Manier, Maier, Maher, Mahieu, Marier, Mander, Master, Marker

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Where is the Mahier family from?

You can see how Mahier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Mahier families living in Louisiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mahier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mahier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahier 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 Mahier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mahier. 100% of Mahier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mahier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Mahier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahier 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Mahier. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mahier. For the veterans among your Mahier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Mahier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mahier in 1967 was 75, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahier 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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