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Malac Family History

Malac Name 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: Malak, Malay, Malec, Malan, Malas, Malach, Mulac, Sala, Malik, Alam

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Where is the Malac family from?

You can see how Malac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malac family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Malac families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Malac families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Malac's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malac ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Malac ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Malac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malac 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Malac. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Malac. For the veterans among your Malac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malac lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Malac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Malac in 1966 was 84, and 77 in 2001.

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