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Mailander Family History

Mailander Surname Meaning

German (Mailänder): habitational name for someone from Milan in Italy from Mailand, the old German form of the placename.

It is derived from Latin Mediolanum, meaning ‘in the midst of the plain’ or ‘central plain’.

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


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Where is the Mailander family from?

You can see how Mailander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mailander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mailander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mailander families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mailander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mailander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mailander 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 Mailander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mailander. 38% of Mailander men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    13%

What Mailander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mailander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mailander 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Mailander. 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 755 military records available for the last name Mailander. For the veterans among your Mailander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mailander lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Mailander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mailander in 1952 was 48, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mailander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mailander 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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