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Mahus Family History

Mahus 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: Maus, Matus, Mehus, Mabus, Mathus, Manus, Mars, Maras, Magnus, Manis

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Where is the Mahus family from?

You can see how Mahus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mahus families living in Kentucky. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mahus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mahus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Mahus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahus 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mahus. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mahus. For the veterans among your Mahus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Mahus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mahus in 1962 was 65, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahus 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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