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Malody Family History

Malody 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: Melody, Malony, Maloy, Malady, Malon, Malo, Maly, Mallory, Moody

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Where is the Malody family from?

You can see how Malody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malody family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Malody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Malody families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malody's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Malody families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malody 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 Malody ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Malody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malody 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Malody. 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 95 military records available for the last name Malody. For the veterans among your Malody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malody lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Malody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Malody in 1971 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malody 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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