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Mahmood Family History

Mahmood Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan Bangladesh and Iraq): variant of Mahmud.

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


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Where is the Mahmood family from?

You can see how Mahmood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahmood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mahmood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mahmood families living in California. This was about 18% of all the recorded Mahmood's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Mahmood families in 1920.
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What did your Mahmood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahmood. 72% of Mahmood men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    72%
  • Owner
    29%

What Mahmood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Mahmood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahmood 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 764 immigration records available for the last name Mahmood. 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 183 military records available for the last name Mahmood. For the veterans among your Mahmood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahmood lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mahmood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mahmood in 1963 was 62, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahmood 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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