This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Malalan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Malalan Family History

Malalan 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: Balaban, Callan, Millan, Allan, Malara, Malagon, Maltman, Malan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Malalan family from?

You can see how Malalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malalan family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Malalan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Malalan families living in Angus. This was about 86% of all the recorded Malalan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Malalan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malalan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Malalan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Malalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malalan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Malalan

Passenger Lists

There are 132 immigration records available for the last name Malalan. 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.

View all Malalan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Malalan. For the veterans among your Malalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Malalan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Malalan family history

Discover More

What is the average Malalan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1974, in the United States, Malalan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Malalan in 1958 was 55, and 62 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malalan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malalan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Malalan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial