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Maholm Family History

Maholm 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: Holm, Malcolm, Marolt, Mahlum, Mahle, Mahood, Mahon, Mayol, Malm, Mahl

938	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
144	Military Records
31	Immigration Records
774	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Maholm family from?

You can see how Maholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maholm family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maholm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Maholm family living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maholm's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Maholm families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maholm 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 Maholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maholm. 50% of Maholm men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Maholm women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maholm were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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.

Clerk

50%

Laborer

50%

Clerk

60%

Saleslady

40%

What Maholm family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 774 census records available for the last name Maholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maholm census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Maholm. 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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Military Records

There are 144 military records available for the last name Maholm. For the veterans among your Maholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maholm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maholm in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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Maholm Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Holm, Malcolm, Marolt, Mahlum, Mahle, Mahood, Mahon, Mayol, Malm, Mahl

938	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
144	Military Records
31	Immigration Records
774	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Maholm family from?

View Census Data for Maholm

What did your Maholm ancestors do for a living?

View Census Data for Maholm

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Clerk

50%

Laborer

50%

Clerk

60%

Saleslady

40%

What Maholm family records will you find?

You've only scratched the surface of Maholm family history

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What is the average Maholm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maholm in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maholm family tree

Explore Your Tree

Maholm Family History

Maholm Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Maholm

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Where is the Maholm family from?

What did your Maholm ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Maholm family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Maholm family history

What is the average Maholm lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maholm family tree

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Maholm Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Maholm

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Maholm family from?

What did your Maholm ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Maholm family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Maholm family history

What is the average Maholm lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maholm family tree

Search for another surname