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Mahelsky Family History

Mahelsky 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: Matelski, Majesky, Malesky, Zaretsky, Majewski, Malinsky, Makovsky

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Where is the Mahelsky family from?

You can see how Mahelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mahelsky family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mahelsky's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Mahelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahelsky 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 Mahelsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahelsky. 100% of Mahelsky 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
    100%

What Mahelsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mahelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahelsky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mahelsky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mahelsky. For the veterans among your Mahelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahelsky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Mahelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mahelsky in 1971 was 61, and 92 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahelsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahelsky 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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