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Malayo Family History

Malayo 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: Malay, Pelayo, Mallo, Malo, Maly, Milano, Malak, Marano, Malara

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Where is the Malayo family from?

You can see how Malayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malayo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malayo family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Malayo's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Malayo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malayo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Malayo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Malayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malayo 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Malayo. 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 3 military records available for the last name Malayo. For the veterans among your Malayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malayo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Malayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Malayo in 1973 was 79, and 59 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malayo 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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