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Mahrer Family History

Mahrer 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: Maurer, Mahler, Fahrer, Maher, Mehrer, Mander, Master, Marker, Mayer

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Where is the Mahrer family from?

You can see how Mahrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahrer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mahrer families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mahrer's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Mahrer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahrer 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 Mahrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahrer. 59% of Mahrer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mahrer women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Mahrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahrer 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Mahrer. 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 226 military records available for the last name Mahrer. For the veterans among your Mahrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahrer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mahrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mahrer in 1962 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahrer 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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