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Mahmud Family History

Mahmud Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Bangladesh): from a personal name based on Arabic maḥmūd ‘praiseworthy commendable’ (a derivative of ḥamida ‘to praise’; see also Muhammad).

Compare also Mahmood and Mahmoud.

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


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Where is the Mahmud family from?

You can see how Mahmud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahmud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mahmud families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Mahmud families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mahmud's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mahmud families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahmud 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 Mahmud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahmud. 100% of Mahmud men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mahmud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Mahmud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahmud 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Mahmud. 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 486 military records available for the last name Mahmud. For the veterans among your Mahmud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahmud lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mahmud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mahmud in 1970 was 90, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahmud 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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