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Mahanna Family History

Mahanna Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mahoney.

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


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Where is the Mahanna family from?

You can see how Mahanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahanna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mahanna families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahanna's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mahanna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahanna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mahanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahanna. 28% of Mahanna men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mahanna women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahanna were Bookkeeper and Decorator.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Decorator
    50%

What Mahanna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mahanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahanna 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Mahanna. 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 415 military records available for the last name Mahanna. For the veterans among your Mahanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahanna lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Mahanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mahanna in 1955 was 49, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahanna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahanna 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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