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Maloan Family History

Maloan 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: Malon, Malan, Maloon, Kalman, Malin, Madan, Balan, Mannan, Mangan

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Where is the Maloan family from?

You can see how Maloan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maloan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maloan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Maloan family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Maloan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Maloan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Maloan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maloan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maloan. 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 64 military records available for the last name Maloan. For the veterans among your Maloan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maloan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Maloan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maloan in 1953 was 51, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maloan 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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