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Mallams Family History

Mallams 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: Mallas, Pallas, Hallam, Malpass, Dallas, Dallam, Hallas, Mallard

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Where is the Mallams family from?

You can see how Mallams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mallams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Mallams families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mallams's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mallams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallams 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 Mallams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mallams. 78% of Mallams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • School Teacher (retired)
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mallams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallams 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Mallams. 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 98 military records available for the last name Mallams. For the veterans among your Mallams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallams lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Mallams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mallams in 1956 was 56, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mallams 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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