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Mahren Family History

Mahren 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: Maren, Madren, Marren, Marin, Farren, Haren, Mammen, Warren, Mayen

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Where is the Mahren family from?

You can see how Mahren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Mahren families living in Minnesota. This was about 52% of all the recorded Mahren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mahren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahren 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 Mahren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahren. 100% of Mahren 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%

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Mahren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahren 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Mahren. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mahren. For the veterans among your Mahren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahren lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Mahren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mahren in 1980 was 36, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahren 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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