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Mallalieu Family History

Mallalieu Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire Yorkshire and Cheshire): variant of Meredith. The form of the surname was altered first to Merridew (see Merrihew) then to Mallalieu altered to imply Norman French origin.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mallalieu family from?

You can see how Mallalieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallalieu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mallalieu families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 220 Mallalieu families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mallalieu's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mallalieu families in 1891.
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What did your Mallalieu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mallalieu. 50% of Mallalieu men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Mallalieu women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mallalieu were Woollen Manufacturer and Secretary.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Woollen Manufacturer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    8%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Secretary
    5%

What Mallalieu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mallalieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallalieu 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Mallalieu. 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 333 military records available for the last name Mallalieu. For the veterans among your Mallalieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallalieu lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Mallalieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mallalieu in 1956 was 50, and 72 in 2003.

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