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Mahoe Family History

Mahoe 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: Mahle, Mahon, Kahoe, Mahone, Marie, Mao, Major, Aho, Mehle, Maze

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Where is the Mahoe family from?

You can see how Mahoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mahoe families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mahoe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mahoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahoe 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 Mahoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahoe. 40% of Mahoe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mahoe women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mahoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahoe 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Mahoe. 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 78 military records available for the last name Mahoe. For the veterans among your Mahoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahoe lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mahoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mahoe in 1949 was 47, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahoe 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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