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Mahner Name Meaning

German: nickname or perhaps occupational name for a summons server or bill collector.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lahner, Mahler, Hahner, Manner, Maner, Marner, Mainer, Maher, Ahner

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Where is the Mahner family from?

You can see how Mahner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Mahner families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mahner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mahner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahner. 67% of Mahner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mahner women worked as a 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Mahner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahner 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Mahner. 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 404 military records available for the last name Mahner. For the veterans among your Mahner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mahner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mahner in 1968 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

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