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Mallory Family History

Mallory Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): nickname for an unfortunate person from Old French maloret maloré maleuré ‘ill-fortuned unlucky’.

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


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Where is the Mallory family from?

You can see how Mallory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mallory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 123 Mallory families living in Yorkshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Mallory's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mallory families in 1891.
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What did your Mallory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mallory. 43% of Mallory men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Mallory women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mallory were Farmer and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Joiner
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • House Keeper
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 79,000 census records available for the last name Mallory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallory 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mallory. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Mallory. For the veterans among your Mallory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallory lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mallory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mallory in 1945 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mallory

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mallory 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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