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Mahand Family History

Mahand 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, Maland, Myhand, Mahany, Mahana, Mohan, Hand, Madan, Gahan

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Where is the Mahand family from?

You can see how Mahand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahand family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mahand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mahand families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mahand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mahand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahand. 43% of Mahand 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Janitor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Mahand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahand 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mahand. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mahand. For the veterans among your Mahand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mahand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mahand in 1962 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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