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Mahlstedt Family History

Mahlstedt Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Mahlstedt or Malstetten.

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


Similar surnames: Ahlstedt, Nienstedt, Bohnstedt, Balstad, Halstead, Maillet, Vollstedt

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Where is the Mahlstedt family from?

You can see how Mahlstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlstedt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahlstedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Mahlstedt families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mahlstedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mahlstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahlstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahlstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahlstedt. 27% of Mahlstedt 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
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahlstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlstedt 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Mahlstedt. 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 492 military records available for the last name Mahlstedt. For the veterans among your Mahlstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahlstedt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mahlstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mahlstedt in 1957 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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