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Mahs Family History

Mahs 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: Mars, Maus, Mas, Mass, Mahl, Mais, Fahs, Maes, Mahr, Mahn

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Where is the Mahs family from?

You can see how Mahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mahs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mahs family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahs's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mahs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahs 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 Mahs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahs. 34% of Mahs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mahs women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahs 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Mahs. 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 174 military records available for the last name Mahs. For the veterans among your Mahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mahs in 1964 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahs 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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