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Mahhan Family History

Mahhan 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: Mahan, Machan, Mayhan, Mohan, Rahman, Madan, Gahan, Mannan, Mangan

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Where is the Mahhan family from?

You can see how Mahhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahhan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Mahhan families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Mahhan families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahhan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mahhan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahhan 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 36 census records available for the last name Mahhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahhan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mahhan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mahhan. For the veterans among your Mahhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahhan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahhan 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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