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Mahal Family History

Mahal Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat tribe.

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


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Where is the Mahal family from?

You can see how Mahal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mahal families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mahal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahal 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 Mahal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahal. 32% of Mahal men worked as a Farming and 50% of Mahal women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahal were Truck Driver and Farm.

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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

  • Farming
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Farm
    50%

What Mahal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahal 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Mahal. 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 424 military records available for the last name Mahal. For the veterans among your Mahal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahal lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mahal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mahal in 1955 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahal 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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