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Maleham Family History

Maleham Surname Meaning

see Malham (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maleham family from?

You can see how Maleham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maleham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Maleham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Maleham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Maleham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Maleham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maleham 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 Maleham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maleham. 100% of Maleham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maleham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maleham 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Maleham. 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 154 military records available for the last name Maleham. For the veterans among your Maleham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maleham lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Maleham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Maleham in 1973 was 70, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maleham 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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