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Malca Family History

Malca 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: Malta, Manca, Malka, Malia, Balch, March, Sala, Malik, Falla, Barca

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Where is the Malca family from?

You can see how Malca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Malca families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Malca's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Malca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malca 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 248 census records available for the last name Malca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malca 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Malca. 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 14 military records available for the last name Malca. For the veterans among your Malca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malca lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Malca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Malca in 1968 was 81, and 92 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malca 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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