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Maleski Family History

Maleski Surname Meaning

Polish: variant and an Americanized form of Malewski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maleski family from?

You can see how Maleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maleski family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 5 Maleski families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Maleski's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Maleski families in 1861.
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What did your Maleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maleski. 34% of Maleski men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Maleski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maleski were Labor and Packer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Packer
    9%

What Maleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maleski 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Maleski. 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 879 military records available for the last name Maleski. For the veterans among your Maleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maleski lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Maleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maleski in 1947 was 31, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maleski 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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