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Mailshanker Family History

Mailshanker 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: Mailander, Shanker, Alexander, Callander, Shankar, Meissner, Melander

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Where is the Mailshanker family from?

You can see how Mailshanker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mailshanker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mailshanker family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mailshanker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mailshanker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mailshanker 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 23 census records available for the last name Mailshanker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mailshanker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mailshanker. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mailshanker. For the veterans among your Mailshanker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mailshanker lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Mailshanker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mailshanker in 1991 was 98, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mailshanker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mailshanker 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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