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Malnik Family History

Malnik 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: Malik, Melnik, Malin, Manis, Karnik, Malmin, Malek, Malis, Malkin

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Where is the Malnik family from?

You can see how Malnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malnik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Malnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Malnik families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Malnik's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Malnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malnik 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 Malnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malnik. 60% of Malnik men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Malnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Malnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malnik 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Malnik. 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 55 military records available for the last name Malnik. For the veterans among your Malnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malnik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Malnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Malnik in 1968 was 68, and 100 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malnik 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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