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Mahely Family History

Mahely 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: Makely, Maly, Maxey, Matey, Mabey, Fahey, Mally, Gately, Mahady

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Where is the Mahely family from?

You can see how Mahely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahely family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mahely families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahely's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mahely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahely 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 Mahely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahely. 100% of Mahely men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mahely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Mahely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahely 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mahely. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mahely. For the veterans among your Mahely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahely lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Mahely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mahely in 1979 was 56, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahely 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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