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Mahogany Family History

Mahogany 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: Mahony, Mahany, Mangan, Mangano, Mahan, Hogan, Maugans, Mahady

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Where is the Mahogany family from?

You can see how Mahogany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahogany family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahogany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Mahogany families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mahogany's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mahogany families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahogany 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 Mahogany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahogany. 67% of Mahogany men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mahogany women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mahogany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Mahogany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahogany 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mahogany. 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 158 military records available for the last name Mahogany. For the veterans among your Mahogany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahogany lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mahogany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mahogany in 1965 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahogany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahogany 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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