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Mallam Family History

Mallam Surname Meaning

see Malham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mallam family from?

You can see how Mallam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mallam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Mallam families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mallam's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mallam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallam 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 Mallam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mallam. 34% of Mallam men worked as an Incapacitated and 92% of Mallam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mallam were Fish Merchant and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Fish Merchant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Mallam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mallam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallam 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Mallam. 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 448 military records available for the last name Mallam. For the veterans among your Mallam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mallam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mallam in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mallam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mallam 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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