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Malagh Family History

Malagh 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: Malach, Salah, Malak, Malanga, Malara, Balash, Malay, Maland, Malagon

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Where is the Malagh family from?

You can see how Malagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malagh family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Malagh families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malagh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Malagh families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malagh 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 15 census records available for the last name Malagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malagh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Malagh. 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 1 military records available for the last name Malagh. For the veterans among your Malagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malagh 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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