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Malave Family History

Malave Surname Meaning

Basque: probably a shortened form of Zumalave itself a Castilianized form of Zumalabe a topographic name composed of the elements zume ‘pasture’ + labe ‘oven’.

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


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Where is the Malave family from?

You can see how Malave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Malave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Malave families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Malave's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malave families in 1891.
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What did your Malave ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Despalilladora were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malave. 24% of Malave men worked as a Labrador and 43% of Malave women worked as a Despalilladora. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malave were Labrador and Domestica.

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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

  • Labrador
    24%
  • Jornalero
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labrador
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Despalilladora
    43%
  • Costurera
    29%
  • Domestica
    29%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Malave. 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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There are 865 military records available for the last name Malave. For the veterans among your Malave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malave lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Malave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Malave in 1956 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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