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Maham Family History

Maham 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: Mahan, Baham, Mcham, Laham, Maxham, Mahal, Mahar, Maxam, Ham, Mohan

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Where is the Maham family from?

You can see how Maham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Maham families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Maham's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maham 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 Maham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Opr were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maham. 37% of Maham men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Maham women worked as a Machine Opr. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maham were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Opr
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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What Maham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Maham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maham 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Maham. 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 475 military records available for the last name Maham. For the veterans among your Maham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maham in 1964 was 68, and 50 in 2004.

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