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Malu Family History

Malu 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: Malo, Maly, Mau, Male, Mall, Malm, Malz, Alu, Palu, Lu

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Where is the Malu family from?

You can see how Malu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Malu families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Malu family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Malu's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Malu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malu 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 160 census records available for the last name Malu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malu 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Malu. 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 49 military records available for the last name Malu. For the veterans among your Malu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malu lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Malu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Malu in 1971 was 43, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malu 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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