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Mallagh Family History

Mallagh 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: Ballagh, Mallard, Wallach, Malloch, Mallas, Mallak, Malach, Millage

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Where is the Mallagh family from?

You can see how Mallagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mallagh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mallagh families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mallagh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mallagh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallagh 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 Mallagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mallagh. 100% of Mallagh women worked as a Student.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Mallagh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Mallagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallagh 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Mallagh. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mallagh. For the veterans among your Mallagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallagh lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1999, in the United States, Mallagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mallagh in 1950 was 45, and 98 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mallagh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mallagh 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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