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Mahalek Family History

Mahalek 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: Mihalek, Mahaley, Malek, Mchale, Mahler, Mahadeo, Mahle, Kahanek

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Where is the Mahalek family from?

You can see how Mahalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Mahalek families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mahalek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mahalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahalek 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 Mahalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahalek. 50% of Mahalek men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mahalek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Mahalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahalek 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mahalek. 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 100 military records available for the last name Mahalek. For the veterans among your Mahalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahalek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mahalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mahalek in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahalek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahalek 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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