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Malian Family History

Malian 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: Malin, Milian, Malan, Marian, Balian, Malia, Damian, Kalman, Main

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Where is the Malian family from?

You can see how Malian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Malian families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malian's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Malian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malian. 100% of Malian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Malian women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Malian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Malian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malian 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Malian. 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 62 military records available for the last name Malian. For the veterans among your Malian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Malian in 1962 was 86, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malian 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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