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Mahane Family History

Mahane 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, Kahane, Mahaney, Mahany, Mahone, Mahana, Mahanes, Mohan, Madan

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Where is the Mahane family from?

You can see how Mahane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahane family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mahane family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahane's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mahane families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahane 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 Mahane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mahane. 100% of Mahane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mahane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Mahane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahane 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Mahane. 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 53 military records available for the last name Mahane. For the veterans among your Mahane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahane lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Mahane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mahane in 1971 was 86, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahane 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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