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Malech Family History

Malech 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: Malec, Malich, Malecha, Malsch, Malach, Balch, March, Mach, Milich

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Where is the Malech family from?

You can see how Malech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malech family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Malech families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Malech families living in Manitoba. This was about 38% of all the recorded Malech's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Malech families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malech 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 Malech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malech. 39% of Malech men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Clerk
    31%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

What Malech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Malech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malech 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Malech. 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 65 military records available for the last name Malech. For the veterans among your Malech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malech lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Malech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Malech in 1963 was 85, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malech 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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