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Maledy Family History

Maledy 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: Maley, Malady, Manley, Paley, Marley, Caley, Melendy, Maly, Malek

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Where is the Maledy family from?

You can see how Maledy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maledy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maledy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Maledy family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Maledy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Maledy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maledy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maledy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Maledy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maledy 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Maledy. 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 159 military records available for the last name Maledy. For the veterans among your Maledy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maledy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Maledy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maledy in 1973 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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