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Malic Family History

Malic Surname Meaning

Serbian and Croatian (Malić); Slovenian and Czech (Malič): nickname for a physically small man from South Slavic mal(i) Czech malý ‘small little’ or from Serbian and Croatian malić Slovenian malič ‘little one dwarf’.

The Slovenian surname may also be a patronymic from Mal 1 or Mali. Compare Malec Malich and Malick.

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Malík Polish and Slovenian Malik cognates of.

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


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Where is the Malic family from?

You can see how Malic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malic family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Malic families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Malic's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Malic families in 1880.
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What did your Malic ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Malic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malic 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Malic. 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 117 military records available for the last name Malic. For the veterans among your Malic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malic lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Malic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Malic in 1970 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malic 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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