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Mahlanen Family History

Mahlanen 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: Moilanen, Mahlmann, Mahaney, Malaney, Mahanes, Maclaren, Mullaney

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Where is the Mahlanen family from?

You can see how Mahlanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mahlanen family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahlanen's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Mahlanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahlanen 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 22 census records available for the last name Mahlanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlanen 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mahlanen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mahlanen. For the veterans among your Mahlanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahlanen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Mahlanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mahlanen in 1975 was 64, and 74 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahlanen 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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