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Mailou Family History

Mailou 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, Malon, Malo, Milos, Maison, Bailon, Maimon, Milo, Marlow

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Where is the Mailou family from?

You can see how Mailou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mailou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mailou family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mailou's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mailou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mailou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mailou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Mailou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mailou 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mailou. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mailou. For the veterans among your Mailou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mailou lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Mailou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mailou in 1964 was 32, and 65 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mailou 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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