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Maharrey Family History

Maharrey Surname Meaning

Altered form of an Irish name most probably McGarry.

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


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Where is the Maharrey family from?

You can see how Maharrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maharrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maharrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Maharrey family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Maharrey's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Maharrey families in 1881.
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What did your Maharrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maharrey. 100% of Maharrey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Maharrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maharrey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Maharrey. 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 167 military records available for the last name Maharrey. For the veterans among your Maharrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maharrey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maharrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maharrey in 1964 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maharrey 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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