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Malandra Family History

Malandra 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: Calandra, Malanga, Malara, Maland, Maranda, Calandro, Landa, Marland

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Where is the Malandra family from?

You can see how Malandra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malandra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Malandra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Malandra families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Malandra's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Malandra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malandra 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 Malandra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailoring and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malandra. 100% of Malandra men worked as a Tailoring and 50% of Malandra women worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Tailoring
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Malandra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Malandra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malandra 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Malandra. 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 211 military records available for the last name Malandra. For the veterans among your Malandra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malandra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Malandra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Malandra in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malandra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malandra 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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