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Mahlan Family History

Mahlan 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: Mahan, Malan, Mahlman, Mohan, Rahman, Maslin, Kaplan, Malin, Madan

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Where is the Mahlan family from?

You can see how Mahlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mahlan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mahlan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mahlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahlan 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 Mahlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahlan. 60% of Mahlan men worked as a Knitter.

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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

  • Knitter
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Mahlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Mahlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mahlan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mahlan. For the veterans among your Mahlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahlan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Mahlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mahlan in 1965 was 61, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahlan 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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