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Maherin Family History

Maherin 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: Mahurin, Marin, Merin, Ahern, Mathurin, Maurin, Maneri, Marrin

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Where is the Maherin family from?

You can see how Maherin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maherin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maherin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Maherin families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Maherin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Maherin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maherin 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 80 census records available for the last name Maherin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maherin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Maherin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Maherin. For the veterans among your Maherin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maherin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maherin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maherin

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