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Mahdavi Family History

Mahdavi Surname Meaning

Muslim (Iran): from a Persian variant of Arabic Mahdawī a derivative of the personal name Mahdi denoting association with the twelfth and last imam of the Shiites.

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


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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahdavi 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 Mahdavi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mahdavi. 100% of Mahdavi men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mahdavi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahdavi 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Mahdavi. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mahdavi. For the veterans among your Mahdavi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahdavi lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Mahdavi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mahdavi in 1990 was 89, and 73 in 2003.

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