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Maljan Family History

Maljan 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: Malan, Kalman, Malin, Madan, Balan, Mannan, Mangan, Malon, Malmin

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Where is the Maljan family from?

You can see how Maljan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maljan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Maljan families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maljan's in USA. California had the highest population of Maljan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maljan 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 Maljan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Maljan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Maljan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maljan 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Maljan. 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 72 military records available for the last name Maljan. For the veterans among your Maljan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maljan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Maljan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maljan in 1965 was 85, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maljan 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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