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Mahala Family History

Mahala Surname Meaning

Variant of Mahaley a surname of German origin. Finnish: habitational name from farm names beginning with Mahala- from the dialect word mahala in standard Finnish mahla ‘juice of a plant birch sap’.

For example, Mahalamäki is derived from mahala + mäki ‘hill’. This indicates a connection to specific geographical features in Finland.

It is important to note that the name Mahala is no longer found in Finland.

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


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Where is the Mahala family from?

You can see how Mahala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mahala family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahala's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mahala families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahala 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 Mahala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahala. 71% of Mahala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mahala women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahala were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    71%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Mahala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahala 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Mahala. 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 407 military records available for the last name Mahala. For the veterans among your Mahala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahala lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mahala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mahala in 1957 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahala 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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