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Mahmet Family History

Mahmet 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: Mallet, Mammen, Mahler, Dahmen, Samet, Mahle, Maheu, Gamet, Dahmer

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Where is the Mahmet family from?

You can see how Mahmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahmet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mahmet families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mahmet's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mahmet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahmet 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 80 census records available for the last name Mahmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahmet 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Mahmet. 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 71 military records available for the last name Mahmet. For the veterans among your Mahmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahmet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mahmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mahmet in 1963 was 64, and 23 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahmet 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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