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Malabey Family History

Malabey 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: Malaney, Mabey, Maltby, Malay, Maley, Malave, Maloney, Malley

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Where is the Malabey family from?

You can see how Malabey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malabey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Malabey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Malabey families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Malabey's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Malabey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malabey 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 82 census records available for the last name Malabey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malabey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Malabey. 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 46 military records available for the last name Malabey. For the veterans among your Malabey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malabey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Malabey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Malabey in 1972 was 63, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malabey 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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