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Mahdi Name Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic mahdī ‘guided’. This is the attribute (title) of the twelfth (i.e. the last) imam of the Shiites Muhammad ibn Hasan who disappeared in mysterious circumstances in 939 giving rise to a belief that he will return and unite Muslims under his leadership triumphing over injustice. Compare Madi 1 and Mehdi .

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


Similar surnames: Hadi, Radi, Zaidi, Mand, Manda, Matti, Maheu, Maude, Maki, Masri

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You can see how Mahdi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahdi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mahdi family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahdi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mahdi families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Mahdi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahdi 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Mahdi. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mahdi. For the veterans among your Mahdi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahdi lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Mahdi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mahdi in 1980 was 50, and 66 in 2004.

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