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Malja Family History

Malja 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: Malta, Malka, Malia, Sala, Malik, Falla, Malin, Mula, Palla, Bala

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Where is the Malja family from?

You can see how Malja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malja family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Malja's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Malja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Malja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malja 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Malja. 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 2 military records available for the last name Malja. For the veterans among your Malja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malja 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malja

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