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Maelzer Family History

Maelzer 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: Melzer, Malter, Marler, Madler, Meller, Meltzer, Mahler, Hoelzer

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Where is the Maelzer family from?

You can see how Maelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maelzer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Maelzer families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Maelzer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Maelzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maelzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maelzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maelzer. 100% of Maelzer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Maelzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Maelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maelzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maelzer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Maelzer. For the veterans among your Maelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maelzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Maelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maelzer in 1967 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maelzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maelzer 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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