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Mahowald Family History

Mahowald Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish: topographic name meaning ‘at the high forest’ from German (am) Hochwald. This surname is very rare in Luxembourg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mahowald family from?

You can see how Mahowald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahowald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahowald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 57 Mahowald families living in Minnesota. This was about 97% of all the recorded Mahowald's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mahowald families in 1880.
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What did your Mahowald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahowald. 22% of Mahowald men worked as a Farmer and 57% of Mahowald women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahowald were Owner and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    57%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • House Work
    13%

What Mahowald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahowald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahowald 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Mahowald. 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 190 military records available for the last name Mahowald. For the veterans among your Mahowald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahowald lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mahowald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mahowald in 1958 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahowald 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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