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Maehr Family History

Maehr Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mahr, Mehr, Baehr, Major, Baer, Mach, Mayer, Maser, Macho, Kehr

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Where is the Maehr family from?

You can see how Maehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maehr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maehr families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Maehr families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Maehr's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Maehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maehr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maehr. 37% of Maehr men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
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What Maehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Maehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maehr 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Maehr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Maehr. For the veterans among your Maehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maehr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maehr in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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