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Mahieu Family History

Mahieu Surname Meaning

French (northern) Walloon and Flemish: variant of Mathieu.

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


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Where is the Mahieu family from?

You can see how Mahieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahieu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahieu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mahieu families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahieu's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Mahieu families in 1891.
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What did your Mahieu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahieu. 42% of Mahieu men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mahieu women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahieu were Proprietor and Spraying Shoes.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Spraying Shoes
    50%

What Mahieu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahieu 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 999 immigration records available for the last name Mahieu. 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 278 military records available for the last name Mahieu. For the veterans among your Mahieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahieu lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mahieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mahieu in 1961 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahieu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahieu 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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