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Mahurin Family History

Mahurin Surname Meaning

Irish: probably an altered form of Mulherin.

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


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Where is the Mahurin family from?

You can see how Mahurin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahurin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahurin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mahurin families living in Vermont. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mahurin's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Mahurin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahurin 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 Mahurin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahurin. 38% of Mahurin men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Mahurin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahurin were Farming and Housework.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mahurin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahurin 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Mahurin. 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 910 military records available for the last name Mahurin. For the veterans among your Mahurin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahurin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mahurin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mahurin in 1953 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahurin 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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