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Maehs Family History

Maehs 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: Maes, Maahs, Mars, Sachs, Mach, Macho, Maras, Meis, Manis, Makos

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Where is the Maehs family from?

You can see how Maehs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maehs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Maehs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Maehs family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Maehs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Maehs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maehs 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 35 census records available for the last name Maehs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maehs 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Maehs. 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 Maehs. For the veterans among your Maehs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maehs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Maehs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Maehs in 1968 was 88, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maehs 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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