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Malagamba Family History

Malagamba 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: Salaam, Salama, Yamagata, Malerba, Salamanca, Maruyama, Malanga

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Where is the Malagamba family from?

You can see how Malagamba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malagamba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Malagamba families living in Oregon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Malagamba's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Malagamba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malagamba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malagamba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malagamba. 100% of Malagamba men worked as a Waiter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    100%
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What Malagamba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Malagamba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malagamba 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Malagamba. 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 14 military records available for the last name Malagamba. For the veterans among your Malagamba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malagamba lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Malagamba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Malagamba in 1967 was 77, and 97 in 1998.

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