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Malis Family History

Malis Surname Meaning

Polish: from the adjective mały ‘small little’ (see below). In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variants Małys Małysz and Malisz. Compare Malish.

Czech Slovak and Croatian (Mališ): nickname for a physically small man derived from Czech and Slovak malý Croatian mali ‘small little’ or based on Croatian mališ ‘little one’. Compare Malish.

Jewish (from Ukraine): metronymic a variant of Malin with the Yiddish possessive suffix -s.

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


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You can see how Malis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Malis families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Malis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malis families in 1891.
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What did your Malis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malis. 100% of Malis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Malis. 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 444 military records available for the last name Malis. For the veterans among your Malis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Malis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Malis in 1955 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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