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Mahfouz Family History

Mahfouz Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from a personal name based on Arabic maḥfūẓ ‘safeguarded well-protected’.

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


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Where is the Mahfouz family from?

You can see how Mahfouz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahfouz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Mahfouz families living in Arkansas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mahfouz's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Mahfouz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahfouz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahfouz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahfouz. 60% of Mahfouz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mahfouz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahfouz were Owner Manager and 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Owner Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Mahfouz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Mahfouz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahfouz 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Mahfouz. 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 123 military records available for the last name Mahfouz. For the veterans among your Mahfouz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahfouz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mahfouz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mahfouz in 1963 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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