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Malais Family History

Malais 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: Malis, Calais, Mallis, Malas, Salais, Maltais, Malik, Melis, Malin

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Where is the Malais family from?

You can see how Malais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malais family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malais families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Malais family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Malais's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malais families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malais 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 148 census records available for the last name Malais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malais 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Malais. 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 7 military records available for the last name Malais. For the veterans among your Malais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malais lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Malais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Malais in 1990 was 36, and 57 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malais 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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