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Malouf Family History

Malouf Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Lebanon): nickname from Arabic maʿlūf ‘fattened’. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Malouf family from?

You can see how Malouf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malouf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Malouf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Malouf families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Malouf's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Malouf families in 1891.
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What did your Malouf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malouf. 16% of Malouf men worked as a Merchant and 19% of Malouf women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malouf were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Merchant
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    19%
  • Supervisor
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Malouf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malouf 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Malouf. 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 484 military records available for the last name Malouf. For the veterans among your Malouf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malouf lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Malouf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malouf in 1959 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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