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Mahey Family History

Mahey Surname Meaning

see Mahy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mahey family from?

You can see how Mahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mahey families living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mahey's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mahey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahey 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 Mahey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Mahey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Mahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahey 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Mahey. 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 117 military records available for the last name Mahey. For the veterans among your Mahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mahey in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahey 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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