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Mahathy Family History

Mahathy 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: Mahady, Mathy, Mahaley, Mahaffy, Mahaney, Mahany, Mahanay, Kamath

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Where is the Mahathy family from?

You can see how Mahathy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahathy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahathy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mahathy families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahathy's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mahathy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahathy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Mahathy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahathy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mahathy. 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 74 military records available for the last name Mahathy. For the veterans among your Mahathy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahathy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mahathy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mahathy in 1963 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahathy 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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