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Malecke Family History

Malecke 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: Malecki, Manecke, Malek, Muecke, Galecki, Malette, Malick, Malec

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Where is the Malecke family from?

You can see how Malecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malecke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Malecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Malecke families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Malecke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malecke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malecke 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 Malecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malecke. 100% of Malecke 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
    100%

What Malecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Malecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malecke 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Malecke. 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 50 military records available for the last name Malecke. For the veterans among your Malecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malecke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Malecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malecke in 1963 was 72, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malecke 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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