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Mahota Family History

Mahota 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: Sahota, Mehta, Mota, Milota, Malhotra, Mata, Marta, Maita, Jahoda

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Where is the Mahota family from?

You can see how Mahota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahota family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mahota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mahota family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mahota's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mahota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahota ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Mahota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahota 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mahota. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mahota. For the veterans among your Mahota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahota lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mahota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mahota in 1966 was 58, and 52 in 2003.

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