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Mawhorr Family History

Mawhorr 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: Lawhorn, Mayhorn, Major, Macho, Mayor, Mansour, Marr, Mallory, Mather

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Where is the Mawhorr family from?

You can see how Mawhorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawhorr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mawhorr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Mawhorr families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mawhorr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mawhorr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mawhorr 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 Mawhorr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mawhorr. 100% of Mawhorr men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Mawhorr women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mawhorr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Mawhorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawhorr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mawhorr. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mawhorr. For the veterans among your Mawhorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawhorr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mawhorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mawhorr in 1966 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawhorr 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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