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Maheris Family History

Maheris 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: Maheras, Maris, Makris, Madaris, Maneri, Maher, Mayers, Matheis

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Where is the Maheris family from?

You can see how Maheris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maheris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maheris family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Maheris's in USA. California had the highest population of Maheris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maheris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Maheris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Maheris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maheris 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maheris. 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 6 military records available for the last name Maheris. For the veterans among your Maheris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maheris lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Maheris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Maheris in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maheris 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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