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Malya Family History

Malya 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: Maly, Malta, Maya, Malka, Malia, May, Sala, Malik, Falla, Magyar

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Where is the Malya family from?

You can see how Malya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malya family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1861. The most Malya families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Malya families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malya's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Malya families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malya 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 60 census records available for the last name Malya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malya 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Malya. 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 2 military records available for the last name Malya. For the veterans among your Malya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malya lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malya 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malya

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