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Maho Family History

Maho 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: Mao, Aho, Macho, Mato, Malo, Mazo, Maro, Mamo, Mako, Mahon

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Where is the Maho family from?

You can see how Maho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maho family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Maho families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maho's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Maho families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maho 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 531 census records available for the last name Maho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maho 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Maho. 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 Maho. For the veterans among your Maho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maho lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Maho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Maho in 1969 was 92, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maho 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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