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Mahlendorf Family History

Mahlendorf 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: Ohlendorf, Allendorf, Middendorf, Schoendorf, Hattendorf, Mittendorf

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Where is the Mahlendorf family from?

You can see how Mahlendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahlendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mahlendorf families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahlendorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mahlendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahlendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahlendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahlendorf. 100% of Mahlendorf 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Mahlendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlendorf 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mahlendorf. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mahlendorf. For the veterans among your Mahlendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahlendorf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mahlendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mahlendorf in 1960 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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