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Malast Family History

Malast 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: Malas, Mallet, Last, Maras, Malpass, Mast, Salas, Galant, Malis

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Where is the Malast family from?

You can see how Malast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malast family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Malast families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Malast families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malast's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Malast families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malast 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 Malast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malast. 50% of Malast men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Malast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malast 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Malast. 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 123 military records available for the last name Malast. For the veterans among your Malast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malast lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Malast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Malast in 1956 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malast 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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