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Malia Family History

Malia Surname Meaning

Italian: perhaps from the female personal name Malia, a short form of Amalia based on the ancient Germanic element amal ‘capable, brave, eager’.

Irish: variant of Melia.

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


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Where is the Malia family from?

You can see how Malia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Malia families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Malia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Malia families in 1891.
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What did your Malia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Malia. 34% of Malia men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Malia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malia were Bricklayer and Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Colliery Hewer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Malia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Malia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Malia. For the veterans among your Malia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malia lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Malia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Malia in 1956 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malia 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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