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Malary Family History

Malary 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: Malara, Malay, Manary, Mallary, Malady, Maly, Mallory, Zalar, Lary

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Where is the Malary family from?

You can see how Malary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Malary families living in Cumberland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Malary's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Malary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malary 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 Malary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malary. 34% of Malary men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Malary women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malary were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Tenant
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malary 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Malary. 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 203 military records available for the last name Malary. For the veterans among your Malary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malary lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Malary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Malary in 1960 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malary 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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