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Mahalia Family History

Mahalia Surname 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: Mahala, Mahabir, Mihalic, Mehalic, Papalia, Machala, Malia, Mihalik

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Where is the Mahalia family from?

You can see how Mahalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahalia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahalia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mahalia family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahalia's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mahalia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahalia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Mahalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahalia 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mahalia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Mahalia. For the veterans among your Mahalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahalia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Mahalia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mahalia in 1968 was 71, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahalia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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