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Malkay Family History

Malkay 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: Malay, Malka, Mackay, Kallay, Malkus, Maly, Malkin, Kalka, Malak

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Where is the Malkay family from?

You can see how Malkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malkay family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1911. The most Malkay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Malkay family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Malkay's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Malkay families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malkay 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 31 census records available for the last name Malkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malkay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Malkay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Malkay. For the veterans among your Malkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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