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Maleko Family History

Maleko 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, Malko, Malik, Kaneko, Mallo, Valko, Malo, Calero, Milko, Malak

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Where is the Maleko family from?

You can see how Maleko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maleko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maleko family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maleko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maleko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maleko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Maleko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Maleko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maleko 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Maleko. 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 20 military records available for the last name Maleko. For the veterans among your Maleko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maleko lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Maleko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maleko in 1975 was 43, and 64 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maleko 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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