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Maheux Family History

Maheux Surname Meaning

French: variant of Maheu and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Maheux family from?

You can see how Maheux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maheux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maheux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Maheux family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Maheux's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Maheux families in 1891.
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What did your Maheux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Maheux. 40% of Maheux men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Maheux women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maheux were Peintre and Stenographer.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Journalier
    35%
  • Menuisier
    8%
  • Peintre
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    43%
  • Servante
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Maheux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Maheux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maheux 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Maheux. 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 286 military records available for the last name Maheux. For the veterans among your Maheux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maheux lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maheux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Maheux in 1956 was 68, and 59 in 2004.

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