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Maharam Family History

Maharam 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: Maharaj, Madaras, Malara, Madara, Tahara, Mahajan, Maheras, Mihara

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Where is the Maharam family from?

You can see how Maharam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maharam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maharam family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Maharam's in USA. California had the highest population of Maharam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maharam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maharam ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maharam ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Maharam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maharam 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Maharam. 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 32 military records available for the last name Maharam. For the veterans among your Maharam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maharam lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Maharam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Maharam in 1969 was 94, and 91 in 2003.

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