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Malamut Family History

Malamut 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: Malamud, Kalafut, Alam, Mallet, Salama, Malkus, Malmin, Galant

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Where is the Malamut family from?

You can see how Malamut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malamut family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Malamut families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malamut's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Malamut families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malamut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malamut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malamut. 34% of Malamut men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Plumber
    23%

What Malamut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Malamut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malamut 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Malamut. 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 88 military records available for the last name Malamut. For the veterans among your Malamut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malamut lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Malamut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Malamut in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malamut

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malamut 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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