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Malz Family History

Malz Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Maltz. habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg.

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


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Where is the Malz family from?

You can see how Malz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Malz families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Malz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malz 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 Malz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malz. 38% of Malz men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Malz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malz were Barber and Hairdresser.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Hairdresser
    20%

What Malz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malz 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 Malz. 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 572 military records available for the last name Malz. For the veterans among your Malz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Malz in 1962 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malz 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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