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Malich Family History

Malich Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, Slovak, and Sorbian; Ukrainian (standard transliteration Malych): nickname derived from Polish and Sorbian mały, Czech and Slovak malý, Ukrainian malyy ‘small, little’ (see Maly). As a Polish and Sorbian surname, it may also be from a pet form of an Old Polish and Old Sorbian personal name Małomir based on Old Slavic malъ ‘small, little’.

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Malić, Slovenian and Czech Malič (see Malic).

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


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Where is the Malich family from?

You can see how Malich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Malich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Malich families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Malich's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Malich families in 1891.
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What did your Malich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malich. 34% of Malich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Malich women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malich were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malich 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Malich. 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 413 military records available for the last name Malich. For the veterans among your Malich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Malich in 1962 was 79, and 62 in 2004.

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