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Mahlman Family History

Mahlman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mählmann (see Mahlmann).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mahlman family from?

You can see how Mahlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mahlman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahlman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mahlman families in 1891.
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What did your Mahlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahlman. 38% of Mahlman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mahlman women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahlman were Clerk and Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

What Mahlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mahlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlman 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Mahlman. 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 316 military records available for the last name Mahlman. For the veterans among your Mahlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahlman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mahlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mahlman in 1957 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahlman 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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