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Mahu Family History

Mahu 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: Mau, Maheu, Mahl, Mahr, Mahn, Mah, Mark, Chu, Zhu, May

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Where is the Mahu family from?

You can see how Mahu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Mahu families living in Missouri. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mahu's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Mahu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Mahu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahu 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Mahu. 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 90 military records available for the last name Mahu. For the veterans among your Mahu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahu lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Mahu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mahu in 1965 was 64, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahu 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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