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Elmaleh Family History

Elmaleh Surname Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic from Morocco Algeria and Ottoman Empire) and Muslim (Egypt) (also El-Maleh): variant of Maleh with the addition of el ‘the’.

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


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Where is the Elmaleh family from?

You can see how Elmaleh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmaleh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Elmaleh families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmaleh's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Elmaleh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmaleh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elmaleh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Elmaleh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmaleh 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Elmaleh. 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 23 military records available for the last name Elmaleh. For the veterans among your Elmaleh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmaleh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Elmaleh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Elmaleh in 1963 was 85, and 29 in 1994.

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