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Malachais Family History

Malachais 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: Malachi, Malecha, Magalhaes, Maltais, Malach, Vlachos, Malpass

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Where is the Malachais family from?

You can see how Malachais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malachais family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malachais family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Malachais's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Malachais families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malachais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Malachais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Malachais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malachais 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Malachais. 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 2 military records available for the last name Malachais. For the veterans among your Malachais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malachais lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Malachais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Malachais in 1975 was 89, and 93 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malachais 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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