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Malain Family History

Malain 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: Malin, Malmin, Malkin, Malan, Mclain, Malvin, Mallin, Martin, Main

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Where is the Malain family from?

You can see how Malain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Malain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Malain families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malain's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Malain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malain 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 323 census records available for the last name Malain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malain 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Malain. 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 99 military records available for the last name Malain. For the veterans among your Malain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malain lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Malain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Malain in 1972 was 61, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malain 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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