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Malila Family History

Malila 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: Malina, Malia, Malik, Falla, Malin, Palla, Kalina, Melia, Halla

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Where is the Malila family from?

You can see how Malila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malila family living in Idaho. This was about 25% of all the recorded Malila's in USA. Idaho and 3 other states had the highest population of Malila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malila 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 Malila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malila. 50% of Malila men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Malila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Malila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malila 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Malila. 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 32 military records available for the last name Malila. For the veterans among your Malila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malila lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Malila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Malila in 1952 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malila 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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