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Mamlin Family History

Mamlin 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: Maslin, Malin, Hamlin, Matlin, Gamlin, Camlin, Maclin, Amlin, Marlin

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Where is the Mamlin family from?

You can see how Mamlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mamlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mamlin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mamlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mamlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mamlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mamlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Mamlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mamlin 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Mamlin. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mamlin. For the veterans among your Mamlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mamlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mamlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mamlin in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2000.

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