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Maahs Family History

Maahs Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Maas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maahs family from?

You can see how Maahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maahs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maahs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Maahs families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maahs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maahs families in 1891.
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What did your Maahs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maahs. 28% of Maahs men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Maahs women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maahs were Salesman and Receptionist.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Receptionist
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maahs 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Maahs. 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 587 military records available for the last name Maahs. For the veterans among your Maahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maahs lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maahs in 1955 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maahs 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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