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Mahlau Family History

Mahlau 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: Maslak, Mahan, Malak, Mahler, Mahlum, Mahle, Malay, Maheu, Malan

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Where is the Mahlau family from?

You can see how Mahlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahlau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mahlau families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahlau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mahlau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahlau 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 53 census records available for the last name Mahlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlau 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mahlau. 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 36 military records available for the last name Mahlau. For the veterans among your Mahlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahlau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mahlau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mahlau in 1968 was 64, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahlau 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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