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Malee Family History

Malee 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: Mabee, Malek, Male, Malec, Maley, Malle, Magee, Maree, Malen, Maler

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Where is the Malee family from?

You can see how Malee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Malee families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Malee's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Malee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malee. 50% of Malee men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Malee women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malee were Inspector and Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Inspector
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malee 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Malee. 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 218 military records available for the last name Malee. For the veterans among your Malee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malee lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Malee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Malee in 1967 was 93, and 74 in 2004.

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