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Mahley Family History

Mahley 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: Manley, Marley, Mahler, Magley, Mahle, Masley, Matley, Maley, Mailey

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Where is the Mahley family from?

You can see how Mahley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mahley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mahley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mahley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahley 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 Mahley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mahley. 100% of Mahley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mahley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahley 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Mahley. 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 123 military records available for the last name Mahley. For the veterans among your Mahley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Mahley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mahley in 1961 was 63, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahley 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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