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Malgay Family History

Malgay 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: Malay, Mangan, Kallay, Maly, Melgar, Mangal, Malak, Galway, Alday

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What did your Malgay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malgay. 100% of Malgay men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Malgay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malgay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Malgay. 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 Malgay. For the veterans among your Malgay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malgay lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Malgay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Malgay in 1984 was 76, and 83 in 1999.

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