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Malenas Family History

Malenas 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: Malena, Melena, Malina, Manas, Milonas, Salinas, Maheras, Arenas

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Where is the Malenas family from?

You can see how Malenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malenas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malenas family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Malenas's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Malenas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malenas 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 17 census records available for the last name Malenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malenas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Malenas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Malenas. For the veterans among your Malenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malenas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Malenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Malenas in 1980 was 80, and 53 in 1993.

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