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Mahall Family History

Mahall 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: Mayhall, Mehall, Mahal, Mahala, Mayall, Cahall, Marshall, Hall, Mahan

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Where is the Mahall family from?

You can see how Mahall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mahall family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahall's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mahall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahall. 100% of Mahall men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Mahall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahall 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mahall. 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 258 military records available for the last name Mahall. For the veterans among your Mahall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahall lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Mahall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mahall in 1975 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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