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Mahin Family History

Mahin Surname Meaning

Irish: altered form of Mahan.

French: from a pet form of either the male personal name Mahieu or of the female personal name Mahaut (see Mahon).

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


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Where is the Mahin family from?

You can see how Mahin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Mahin families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mahin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mahin families in 1891.
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What did your Mahin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mahin. 100% of Mahin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mahin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahin 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Mahin. 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 869 military records available for the last name Mahin. For the veterans among your Mahin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mahin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mahin in 1945 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahin 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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