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Malata Family History

Malata 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: Salata, Malara, Malta, Kalata, Arata, Galati, Salama, Nagata, Milota

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Where is the Malata family from?

You can see how Malata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Malata families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Malata's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malata ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Malata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malata 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Malata. 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 166 military records available for the last name Malata. For the veterans among your Malata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malata lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Malata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Malata in 1975 was 72, and 68 in 1998.

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