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Mahrenholz Family History

Mahrenholz 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: Fahrenholz, Rebholz, Marengo, Kienholz, Reinholz, Fernholz, Trenholm

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Where is the Mahrenholz family from?

You can see how Mahrenholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahrenholz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahrenholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mahrenholz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahrenholz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mahrenholz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahrenholz 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 Mahrenholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahrenholz. 80% of Mahrenholz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Mahrenholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Mahrenholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahrenholz 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Mahrenholz. 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 316 military records available for the last name Mahrenholz. For the veterans among your Mahrenholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahrenholz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mahrenholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mahrenholz in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahrenholz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahrenholz 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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