Mali Family History

Mali Surname Meaning

Slovenian: nickname for a physically small man from mali the definite form of mal ‘small little’ (see Mal). Compare Maley 3 Mallie 1 and Mally.

Albanian: from the personal name Mal (definite form Mali) from mal ‘mountain’ and probably also a topographic name based on this word (definite form mali).

Indian (mainly northern states): metonymic occupational name from Sanskrit mala ‘garland’. Traditionally bearers of this name were growers of flowers and vegetables.

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

Similar surnames: Maki, Malik, Mari, Malin, Ali, Malo, Wali, Maly, Malis, Mai

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Where is the Mali family from?

You can see how Mali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mali family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mali families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mali families living in Warwickshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Mali's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mali families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mali 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 Mali ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mali.

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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.

Laborer

67%

Farmer

17%

Salesman

17%

What Mali family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Mali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mali census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Mali. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Mali. For the veterans among your Mali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mali lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mali in 1967 was 84, and 53 in 2003.

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Mali Surname Meaning

Slovenian: nickname for a physically small man from mali the definite form of mal ‘small little’ (see Mal). Compare Maley 3 Mallie 1 and Mally.

Albanian: from the personal name Mal (definite form Mali) from mal ‘mountain’ and probably also a topographic name based on this word (definite form mali).

Indian (mainly northern states): metonymic occupational name from Sanskrit mala ‘garland’. Traditionally bearers of this name were growers of flowers and vegetables.

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

Where is the Mali family from?

What did your Mali ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mali.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

67%

Farmer

17%

Salesman

17%

What Mali family records will you find?

What is the average Mali lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mali in 1967 was 84, and 53 in 2003.

Mali Family History

Mali Surname Meaning

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Mali Surname Meaning

15,000 record(s) for Mali

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Where is the Mali family from?

What did your Mali ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Mali family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Mali family history

What is the average Mali lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mali family tree

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