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Mahli Family History

Mahli 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: Mahdi, Mahle, Sahli, Mahl, Maki, Maslin, Malik, Mehle, Mari, Malin

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Where is the Mahli family from?

You can see how Mahli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahli family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Mahli families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mahli's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mahli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahli 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 Mahli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahli. 100% of Mahli 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 Mahli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Mahli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahli 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mahli. 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 Mahli. For the veterans among your Mahli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahli lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Mahli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mahli in 1976 was 92, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahli 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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