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Malag Family History

Malag 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, Malay, Malan, Maag, Malas, Sala, Malik, Alam, Malin, Maras

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Where is the Malag family from?

You can see how Malag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malag family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Malag families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Malag family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Malag's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Malag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Malag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Malag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malag 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Malag. 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 42 military records available for the last name Malag. For the veterans among your Malag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malag lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Malag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Malag in 1967 was 83, and 87 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malag 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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