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Mahlsted Family History

Mahlsted 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: Mahlstedt, Ahlstedt, Hallsted, Halsted, Master, Halstead, Malter

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Where is the Mahlsted family from?

You can see how Mahlsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlsted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mahlsted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mahlsted families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahlsted's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mahlsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahlsted 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 100 census records available for the last name Mahlsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlsted 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mahlsted. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mahlsted. For the veterans among your Mahlsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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