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Maylinger Family History

Maylinger 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: Mallinger, Salinger, Matzinger, Paysinger, Garlinger, Mellinger

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Where is the Maylinger family from?

You can see how Maylinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maylinger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Maylinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maylinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maylinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maylinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maylinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Maylinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maylinger 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 Maylinger. 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 2 military records available for the last name Maylinger. For the veterans among your Maylinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maylinger lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Maylinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maylinger in 1980 was 65, and 86 in 1996.

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