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Maladay Family History

Maladay 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: Malady, Allday, Alday, Malara, Mahady, Malay, Salada, Maday, Laday

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Where is the Maladay family from?

You can see how Maladay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maladay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Maladay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Maladay families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maladay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maladay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Maladay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maladay 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Maladay. 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 18 military records available for the last name Maladay. For the veterans among your Maladay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maladay lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Maladay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Maladay in 1988 was 80, and 98 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maladay 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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