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Mahalak Family History

Mahalak 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: Mahala, Maslak, Malak, Maharaj, Machala, Mahajan, Mihalek, Mihalik

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Where is the Mahalak family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahalak. 60% of Mahalak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Mahalak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Mahalak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahalak 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mahalak. 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 79 military records available for the last name Mahalak. For the veterans among your Mahalak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahalak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mahalak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mahalak in 1966 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahalak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahalak 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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