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Mailo Family History

Mailo 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: Mallo, Malo, Milo, Maino, Maio, Marlo, Maiolo, Maile, Main, Mao

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Where is the Mailo family from?

You can see how Mailo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mailo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mailo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Mailo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mailo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mailo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mailo 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 Mailo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mailo. 100% of Mailo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mailo women worked as a House Keeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Mailo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Mailo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mailo 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Mailo. 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 70 military records available for the last name Mailo. For the veterans among your Mailo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mailo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mailo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mailo in 1961 was 65, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mailo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mailo 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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