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Mahia Family History

Mahia 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: Maria, Maia, Madia, Mathia, Mahin, Macia, Malia, Machia, Mania, Marie

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Where is the Mahia family from?

You can see how Mahia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahia families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Mahia families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mahia's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mahia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahia 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 Mahia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Mahia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahia 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Mahia. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mahia. For the veterans among your Mahia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahia lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Mahia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mahia in 1976 was 74, and 37 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahia 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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