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Maheu Name Meaning

French: from a variant of the personal name Mathieu or Mathilde (see Mahon ). Compare Maheux and Mayo .

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


Similar surnames: Magel, Mahin, Mabey, Mahieu, Maze, Matey, Masek, Maser, Macek, Marek

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Where is the Maheu family from?

You can see how Maheu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maheu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maheu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 437 Maheu families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Maheu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maheu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maheu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maheu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Instituteur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Maheu. 52% of Maheu men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Maheu women worked as an Instituteur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    52%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Instituteur
    100%
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What Maheu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Maheu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maheu 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maheu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 503 military records available for the last name Maheu. For the veterans among your Maheu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maheu lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Maheu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maheu in 1944 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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