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Malecha Family History

Malecha Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname from a derivative of malý ‘small little’ (see Maly).

It originates from a pet form of Martin, Marek, Matěj, or any other personal name beginning with Ma-.

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


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Where is the Malecha family from?

You can see how Malecha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malecha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malecha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Malecha families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Malecha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malecha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malecha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malecha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malecha. 53% of Malecha men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Malecha women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malecha were Operator and Farm Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Housekeeper
    34%
  • Farm Helper
    34%

What Malecha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malecha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malecha 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Malecha. 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 213 military records available for the last name Malecha. For the veterans among your Malecha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malecha lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malecha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Malecha in 1962 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malecha 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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