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Mahalka Family History

Mahalka 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: Mahala, Mehalko, Machala, Malka, Mihalko, Mahal, Mahaley, Mahlke

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Where is the Mahalka family from?

You can see how Mahalka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahalka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mahalka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mahalka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mahalka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahalka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahalka ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mahalka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Mahalka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahalka 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 Mahalka. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mahalka. For the veterans among your Mahalka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahalka lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Mahalka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mahalka in 1976 was 60, and 63 in 1982.

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