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Mailahn Family History

Mailahn 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: Milan, Malan, Malzahn, Mailman, Mailand, Maiman, Main, Maslin, Kaplan

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Where is the Mailahn family from?

You can see how Mailahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mailahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mailahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mailahn families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mailahn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mailahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mailahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mailahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mailahn. 60% of Mailahn men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    60%
  • Bartender
    40%
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Mailahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mailahn 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Mailahn. 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 93 military records available for the last name Mailahn. For the veterans among your Mailahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mailahn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mailahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mailahn in 1963 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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