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Mahir Family History

Mahir 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: Mair, Maher, Mahin, Mahr, Tahir, Mahar, Marie, Maki, Main, Marin

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Where is the Mahir family from?

You can see how Mahir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 6 Mahir families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahir's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mahir families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahir 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 Mahir ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sick Childrens Trained Nurse was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mahir. 50% of Mahir women worked as a Sick Childrens Trained Nurse.

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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

  • Sick Childrens Trained Nurse
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Mahir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Mahir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahir 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Mahir. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mahir. For the veterans among your Mahir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahir lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Mahir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mahir in 1975 was 93, and 53 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahir 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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