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Mahlig Family History

Mahlig 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: Wahlig, Maslin, Malik, Malin, Malis, Dahling, Mahdi, Ahlin, Matlin

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Where is the Mahlig family from?

You can see how Mahlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahlig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mahlig families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahlig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mahlig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Mahlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlig 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mahlig. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mahlig. For the veterans among your Mahlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahlig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mahlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mahlig in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahlig 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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