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Malej Family History

Malej 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: Malek, Male, Madej, Malec, Maley, Malen, Maler, Males, Mule, Gale

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Where is the Malej family from?

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

There are 15 census records available for the last name Malej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malej 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Malej. 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 3 military records available for the last name Malej. For the veterans among your Malej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malej lifespan?

Average Malej life expectancy in 1973 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malej 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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