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Mahana Family History

Mahana Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Mahoney .

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


Similar surnames: Mahanay, Mahanna, Mahany, Mahan, Mahaney, Mahanes, Mahone, Myhand

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Where is the Mahana family from?

You can see how Mahana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahana family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mahana families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mahana's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mahana families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahana. 46% of Mahana men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Dairy Hand
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mahana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahana 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Mahana. 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 399 military records available for the last name Mahana. For the veterans among your Mahana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahana lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mahana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mahana in 1951 was 40, and 56 in 2004.

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