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Malekow Family History

Malekow 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, Malchow, Markow, Mallow, Malko, Callow, Malik, Ballow, Kaneko

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Where is the Malekow family from?

You can see how Malekow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malekow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malekow family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Malekow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malekow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malekow 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 35 census records available for the last name Malekow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malekow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Malekow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Malekow. For the veterans among your Malekow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malekow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Malekow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Malekow in 1970 was 80, and 86 in 1999.

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