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Maloma Family History

Maloma 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: Salama, Malon, Malo, Milota, Malone, Malina, Sloma, Malara, Lalama

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Where is the Maloma family from?

You can see how Maloma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maloma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maloma families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Maloma family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Maloma's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Maloma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maloma 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 45 census records available for the last name Maloma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maloma 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Maloma. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maloma. For the veterans among your Maloma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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