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Maheras Family History

Maheras Surname Meaning

Greek: variant of Macheras an occupational name for a knife maker.

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


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Where is the Maheras family from?

You can see how Maheras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maheras family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maheras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maheras family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maheras's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maheras families in 1891.
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What did your Maheras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maheras. 43% of Maheras men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Maheras women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Waiter
    29%
  • Foreman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Maheras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Maheras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maheras 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Maheras. 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 202 military records available for the last name Maheras. For the veterans among your Maheras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maheras lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Maheras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maheras in 1958 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maheras 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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