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Malor Family History

Malor 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: Major, Mayor, Malon, Malo, Manor, Mealor, Falor, Maler, Mazor, Maloy

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Where is the Malor family from?

You can see how Malor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Malor family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Malor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malor 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 502 census records available for the last name Malor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malor 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Malor. 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 39 military records available for the last name Malor. For the veterans among your Malor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malor lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Malor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Malor in 1980 was 66, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malor 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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