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Malfa Family History

Malfa Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Malfa on the island of Salina (Messina). Compare La Malfa.

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


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Where is the Malfa family from?

You can see how Malfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malfa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Malfa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Malfa families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Malfa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Malfa families in 1911.
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What did your Malfa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malfa. 28% of Malfa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Malfa women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malfa were Hat Maker and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Barber
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Hat Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Malfa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Malfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malfa 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Malfa. 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 240 military records available for the last name Malfa. For the veterans among your Malfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malfa lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Malfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Malfa in 1960 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malfa 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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