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Mahlsteh Family History

Mahlsteh 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, Master, Malter, Mahler, Balster, Mahle, Galster, Masten

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Where is the Mahlsteh family from?

You can see how Mahlsteh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlsteh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahlsteh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mahlsteh families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahlsteh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mahlsteh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahlsteh 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 14 census records available for the last name Mahlsteh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlsteh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mahlsteh. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mahlsteh. For the veterans among your Mahlsteh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahlsteh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahlsteh 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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