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Mahegan Family History

Mahegan 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: Mehegan, Mangan, Mahan, Megan, Madigan, Mahajan, Maheras, Magan

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Where is the Mahegan family from?

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

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mahegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Mahegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahegan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mahegan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mahegan. For the veterans among your Mahegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahegan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Mahegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mahegan in 1963 was 90, and 79 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahegan 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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