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Mailinger Family History

Mailinger 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: Mallinger, Meilinger, Salinger, Matzinger, Mailander, Meininger

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Where is the Mailinger family from?

You can see how Mailinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mailinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mailinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mailinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mailinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mailinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Mailinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mailinger 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mailinger. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mailinger. For the veterans among your Mailinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mailinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Mailinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mailinger in 1965 was 85, and 97 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mailinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mailinger 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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