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Malczyk Family History

Malczyk 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: Walczyk, Walczak, Matczak, Marczak, Kulczyk, Malik, Marck, Maly, Mack

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Where is the Malczyk family from?

You can see how Malczyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malczyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Malczyk families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Malczyk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malczyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malczyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malczyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malczyk. 43% of Malczyk 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Body Builder
    29%
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What Malczyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Malczyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malczyk 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Malczyk. 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 68 military records available for the last name Malczyk. For the veterans among your Malczyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malczyk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Malczyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Malczyk in 1963 was 81, and 72 in 2001.

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