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Malamud Family History

Malamud Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Melamed ‘teacher’.

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


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Where is the Malamud family from?

You can see how Malamud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malamud family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Malamud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Malamud families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malamud's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Malamud families in 1891.
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What did your Malamud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malamud. 50% of Malamud men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Malamud women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malamud were Operator and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Malamud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Malamud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malamud 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Malamud. 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 111 military records available for the last name Malamud. For the veterans among your Malamud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malamud lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Malamud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Malamud in 1942 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malamud 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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