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Mailman Family History

Mailman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mehlmann or of its Jewish cognate Mehlman occupational names for a miller or flour merchant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mailman family from?

You can see how Mailman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mailman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mailman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 229 Mailman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 97% of all the recorded Mailman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mailman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mailman 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 Mailman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mailman. 52% of Mailman men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Mailman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mailman were Miner and Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Fisherman
    11%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Mailman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mailman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mailman 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Mailman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 904 military records available for the last name Mailman. For the veterans among your Mailman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mailman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mailman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mailman in 1962 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mailman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mailman 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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