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Mahdal Family History

Mahdal 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: Mandal, Mahal, Mandel, Madan, Mahan, Mangal, Mihal, Mahdi, Sandal

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Where is the Mahdal family from?

You can see how Mahdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mahdal family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahdal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mahdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Mahdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahdal 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mahdal. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mahdal. For the veterans among your Mahdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahdal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Mahdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mahdal in 1954 was 40, and 90 in 2001.

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