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Mallais Family History

Mallais 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: Mallis, Mallas, Maltais, Callais, Pallas, Malpass, Dallas, Allis

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Where is the Mallais family from?

You can see how Mallais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mallais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 65 Mallais families living in New Brunswick. This was about 98% of all the recorded Mallais's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mallais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallais 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 Mallais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mallais. 32% of Mallais men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Mallais women worked as a Servante.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

What Mallais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mallais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallais 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Mallais. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mallais. For the veterans among your Mallais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallais lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1984, in the United States, Mallais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mallais in 1983 was 84, and 32 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mallais 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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