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Mawhor Family History

Mawhor 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: Major, Macho, Mayor, Mather, Mathur, Macher, Maynor, Machon, Mahon

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Where is the Mawhor family from?

You can see how Mawhor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawhor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mawhor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mawhor families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mawhor's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mawhor families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Mawhor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawhor 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mawhor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mawhor. For the veterans among your Mawhor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawhor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Mawhor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mawhor in 1965 was 94, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawhor 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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