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Mahling Family History

Mahling 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: Dahling, Mehling, Maling, Marling, Maslin, Malin, Halling, Harling

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Where is the Mahling family from?

You can see how Mahling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mahling families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mahling's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mahling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahling. 100% of Mahling men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mahling women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Mahling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahling 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Mahling. 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 286 military records available for the last name Mahling. For the veterans among your Mahling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mahling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mahling in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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