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Mahanes Family History

Mahanes Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mahoney.

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


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Where is the Mahanes family from?

You can see how Mahanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahanes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahanes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mahanes families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahanes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mahanes families in 1840.
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What did your Mahanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahanes. 40% of Mahanes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahanes 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mahanes. 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 313 military records available for the last name Mahanes. For the veterans among your Mahanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahanes lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mahanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mahanes in 1960 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahanes 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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