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Maihan Family History

Maihan 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: Mahan, Machan, Maiman, Mayhan, Mohan, Main, Madan, Gahan, Mannan

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Where is the Maihan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maihan 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 Maihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maihan. 100% of Maihan men worked as a Dentist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dentist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Maihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maihan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Maihan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maihan. For the veterans among your Maihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maihan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Maihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maihan in 1987 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maihan 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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