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Malyk Family History

Malyk 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, Maly, Malek, Malak, Mark, May, Malin, Mak, Mallo, Malon

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Where is the Malyk family from?

You can see how Malyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Malyk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Malyk families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Malyk's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Malyk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malyk 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 Malyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malyk. 50% of Malyk men worked as a Furrier.

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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

  • Furrier
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Malyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Malyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malyk 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Malyk. 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 26 military records available for the last name Malyk. For the veterans among your Malyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malyk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Malyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Malyk in 1965 was 76, and 6 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malyk 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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