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Malkan Family History

Malkan 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: Malkin, Balkan, Malan, Malka, Kalman, Malin, Madan, Balan, Makin

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Where is the Malkan family from?

You can see how Malkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malkan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Malkan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Malkan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Malkan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Malkan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malkan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Malkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malkan 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Malkan. 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 Malkan. For the veterans among your Malkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malkan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Malkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Malkan in 1969 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malkan 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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