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Malczak Family History

Malczak 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: Walczak, Matczak, Marczak, Machak, Malak, Olczak, Barczak, Macak

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Where is the Malczak family from?

You can see how Malczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Malczak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malczak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malczak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malczak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Malczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malczak 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Malczak. 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 30 military records available for the last name Malczak. For the veterans among your Malczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malczak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Malczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malczak in 1966 was 69, and 84 in 2003.

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