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Mahrt Family History

Mahrt Surname Meaning

North German: unexplained. It is found mainly in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg.

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


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Where is the Mahrt family from?

You can see how Mahrt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahrt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahrt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mahrt families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mahrt's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Mahrt families in 1880.
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What did your Mahrt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahrt. 28% of Mahrt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mahrt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahrt were Caretaker and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Caretaker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahrt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahrt 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Mahrt. 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 345 military records available for the last name Mahrt. For the veterans among your Mahrt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahrt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mahrt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mahrt in 1962 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahrt 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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