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Malky Family History

Malky 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: Maly, Mally, Malay, Maley, Malka, Malko, Maloy, Mark, May, Maki

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Where is the Malky family from?

You can see how Malky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malky families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Malky families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malky's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Malky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Marchande was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Malky. 100% of Malky men worked as a Marchande.

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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 1921

  • Marchande
    100%

What Malky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Malky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malky 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Malky. 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 18 military records available for the last name Malky. For the veterans among your Malky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Malky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Malky in 1964 was 91, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malky 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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