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Mallarkey Family History

Mallarkey 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: Mullarkey, Malarkey, Mallary, Mullaney, Mallory, Mallard, Pallares

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Where is the Mallarkey family from?

You can see how Mallarkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallarkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mallarkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mallarkey family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mallarkey's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mallarkey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Mallarkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallarkey 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mallarkey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mallarkey. For the veterans among your Mallarkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallarkey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Mallarkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mallarkey in 1968 was 75, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mallarkey 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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