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Malish Family History

Malish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Slovak and Croatian Mališ Polish Małysz and Malisz (see Malis).

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


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Where is the Malish family from?

You can see how Malish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Malish families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Malish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malish 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 Malish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malish. 50% of Malish men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Malish women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malish were Packer and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Packer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malish 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Malish. 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 198 military records available for the last name Malish. For the veterans among your Malish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malish lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Malish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Malish in 1960 was 43, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malish 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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