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Mahres Family History

Mahres 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: Mares, Mars, Maras, Maurer, Maire, Mavros, Mare, Bares, Ares, Mates

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Where is the Mahres family from?

You can see how Mahres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahres family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mahres families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mahres's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mahres families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahres ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Mahres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahres 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mahres. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mahres. For the veterans among your Mahres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahres lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mahres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mahres in 1973 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

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