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Mahlstrom Family History

Mahlstrom 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: Malstrom, Fahlstrom, Wahlstrom, Dahlstrom, Sahlstrom, Ahlstrom

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Where is the Mahlstrom family from?

You can see how Mahlstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahlstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mahlstrom family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahlstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mahlstrom families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Mahlstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahlstrom 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mahlstrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mahlstrom. For the veterans among your Mahlstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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