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Mahlenkamp Family History

Mahlenkamp 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: Muhlenkamp, Hasenkamp, Langenkamp, Bohnenkamp, Fullenkamp, Mellencamp

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Where is the Mahlenkamp family from?

You can see how Mahlenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlenkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahlenkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mahlenkamp families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahlenkamp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mahlenkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahlenkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahlenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahlenkamp. 100% of Mahlenkamp women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Mahlenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlenkamp 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 Mahlenkamp. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mahlenkamp. For the veterans among your Mahlenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahlenkamp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mahlenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mahlenkamp in 1967 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

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