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Maholen Family History

Maholen 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: Dahlen, Molen, Mahler, Holen, Mahle, Mahon, Mallen, Mahoney, Wahlen

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Where is the Maholen family from?

You can see how Maholen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maholen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maholen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Maholen family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Maholen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Maholen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Maholen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maholen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Maholen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Maholen. For the veterans among your Maholen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maholen lifespan?

Average Maholen life expectancy in 1981 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maholen 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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