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Mahlberg Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name probably composed of an unidentified first element (perhaps an ornamental spelling of the placename element mal meaning ‘gravel’ as in Malsta but compare also Malstrom ) + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Sahlberg, Malberg, Mehlberg, Dahlberg, Ahlberg, Melberg, Kalberg

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Where is the Mahlberg family from?

You can see how Mahlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahlberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Mahlberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mahlberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mahlberg families in 1880.
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What did your Mahlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahlberg. 26% of Mahlberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mahlberg women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    26%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlberg 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Mahlberg. 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 434 military records available for the last name Mahlberg. For the veterans among your Mahlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahlberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mahlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mahlberg in 1961 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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