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Malegan Family History

Malegan 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: Mangan, Mclean, Megan, Malagon, Madigan, Maltman, Malan, Mehegan

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Where is the Malegan family from?

You can see how Malegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malegan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malegan families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Malegan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Malegan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Malegan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Malegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malegan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Malegan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Malegan. For the veterans among your Malegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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