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Maehren Family History

Maehren 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: Maren, Mathre, Mehrens, Zehren, Machen, Madren, Mehrer, Ehren, Marren

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Where is the Maehren family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maehren 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 Maehren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maehren. 67% of Maehren men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Maehren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maehren 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Maehren. 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 56 military records available for the last name Maehren. For the veterans among your Maehren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maehren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maehren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maehren in 1965 was 82, and 97 in 2004.

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