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Malaca Family History

Malaca 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: Malara, Malach, Salama, Salata, Palace, Malak, Malina, Malanga

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Where is the Malaca family from?

You can see how Malaca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malaca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Malaca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Malaca families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malaca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Malaca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malaca 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 52 census records available for the last name Malaca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malaca 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Malaca. 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 7 military records available for the last name Malaca. For the veterans among your Malaca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malaca lifespan?

Average Malaca life expectancy in 1988 was 1 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malaca 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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