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Mahaley Family History

Mahaley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Michaely (see Michaeli). Compare Mahala and McHaley.

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


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Where is the Mahaley family from?

You can see how Mahaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahaley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mahaley family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mahaley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Mahaley families in 1891.
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What did your Mahaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahaley. 47% of Mahaley men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Mahaley women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahaley were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahaley 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 Mahaley. 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 360 military records available for the last name Mahaley. For the veterans among your Mahaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahaley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mahaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mahaley in 1964 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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