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Malach Family History

Malach Surname Meaning

Jewish: artificial name from Hebrew malach ‘angel’.

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


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Where is the Malach family from?

You can see how Malach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Malach families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malach's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Malach families in 1891.
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What did your Malach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malach. 27% of Malach men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Malach women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Helper On Farm
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malach 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Malach. 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 206 military records available for the last name Malach. For the veterans among your Malach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malach lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Malach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Malach in 1954 was 46, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malach 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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