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Mahdy Family History

Mahdy 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: Mahdi, Mahady, Mady, Mandy, Maddy, May, Gandy, Hardy, Maly, Maxey

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Where is the Mahdy family from?

You can see how Mahdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahdy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mahdy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mahdy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mahdy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahdy 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 25 census records available for the last name Mahdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahdy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mahdy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mahdy. For the veterans among your Mahdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahdy lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Mahdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mahdy in 1996 was 72, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahdy 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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