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Malash Family History

Malash 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: Balash, Malas, Malish, Malach, Maras, Malpass, Salas, Malis, Milas

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Where is the Malash family from?

You can see how Malash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malash family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Malash family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malash's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Malash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malash ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Malash. 100% of Malash men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Malash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malash 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Malash. 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 26 military records available for the last name Malash. For the veterans among your Malash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malash lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Malash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Malash in 1965 was 49, and 80 in 2003.

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