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Mahnert Family History

Mahnert 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: Mehnert, Ahnert, Lahner, Mahler, Manera, Hahner, Manner, Manners

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Where is the Mahnert family from?

You can see how Mahnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahnert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahnert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mahnert family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahnert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mahnert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahnert 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 107 census records available for the last name Mahnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahnert 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Mahnert. 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 85 military records available for the last name Mahnert. For the veterans among your Mahnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahnert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mahnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mahnert in 1963 was 69, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahnert 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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