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Maliken Family History

Maliken 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: Malik, Malin, Marien, Makinen, Malkin, Maline, Marken, Mallen, Maiden

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Where is the Maliken family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maliken. 100% of Maliken men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Maliken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maliken 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Maliken. 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 6 military records available for the last name Maliken. For the veterans among your Maliken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maliken lifespan?

Average Maliken life expectancy in 2001 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maliken 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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