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Maht Family History

Maht 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: Mast, Matt, Mart, Macht, Mahl, Maat, Mahr, Mahn, Mah, Mahrt

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What did your Maht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maht. 100% of Maht women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Maht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maht 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Maht. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maht. For the veterans among your Maht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maht lifespan?

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