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Mahran Family History

Mahran 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: Maran, Mahan, Mohan, Marin, Rahman, Maras, Madan, Gahan, Safran

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Where is the Mahran family from?

You can see how Mahran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahran families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Mahran families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mahran's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mahran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahran. 100% of Mahran men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Mahran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Mahran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahran 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mahran. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mahran. For the veterans among your Mahran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mahran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mahran in 1965 was 65, and 13 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahran 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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