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Malesky Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Malewski or of its variant Maleski .

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


Similar surnames: Molesky, Majesky, Moleski, Meleski, Malek, Galuska, Olesky, Maleski

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Where is the Malesky family from?

You can see how Malesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malesky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Malesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Malesky families living in Glamorgan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Malesky's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Malesky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malesky. 33% of Malesky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Malesky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malesky were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    33%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malesky 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Malesky. 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 381 military records available for the last name Malesky. For the veterans among your Malesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malesky lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Malesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Malesky in 1950 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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