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Malack Family History

Malack 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: Malak, Malick, Malach, Maack, Matlack, Black, Malik, Slack, Marck

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Where is the Malack family from?

You can see how Malack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Malack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Malack family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malack's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Malack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malack. 100% of Malack men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Malack women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Malack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malack 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Malack. 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 137 military records available for the last name Malack. For the veterans among your Malack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Malack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Malack in 1963 was 45, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malack 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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