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Maislin Family History

Maislin 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: Maslin, Maudlin, Malin, Maison, Masin, Mastin, Brislin, Matlin, Aslin

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Where is the Maislin family from?

You can see how Maislin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maislin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maislin families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Maislin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Maislin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maislin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maislin 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 139 census records available for the last name Maislin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maislin 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Maislin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Maislin. For the veterans among your Maislin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maislin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Maislin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maislin in 1965 was 68, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maislin 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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