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Mahiai Family History

Mahiai 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: Mathai, Maria, Mahan, Mahdi, Maia, Madia, Mariani, Matias, Masias

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Where is the Mahiai family from?

You can see how Mahiai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahiai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Mahiai families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahiai's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Mahiai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahiai 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 Mahiai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahiai. 72% of Mahiai 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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Mahiai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Mahiai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahiai 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mahiai. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mahiai. For the veterans among your Mahiai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahiai lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mahiai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mahiai in 1964 was 55, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahiai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahiai 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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