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Malisch Family History

Malisch 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: Malich, Kalisch, Malsch, Malish, Maisch, Milich, Kalich, Malis

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Where is the Malisch family from?

You can see how Malisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Malisch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 94% of all the recorded Malisch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Malisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malisch 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 Malisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malisch. 67% of Malisch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Malisch women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Malisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Malisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malisch 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Malisch. 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 92 military records available for the last name Malisch. For the veterans among your Malisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Malisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malisch in 1963 was 68, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malisch 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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