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Mallama Family History

Mallama 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: Hallam, Salama, Dallam, Mallard, Malara, Lalama, Ballam, Aldama

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Where is the Mallama family from?

You can see how Mallama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallama family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mallama families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mallama families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mallama's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mallama families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Mallama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallama 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mallama. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mallama. For the veterans among your Mallama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallama lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Mallama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mallama in 1990 was 82, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mallama 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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