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Malero Family History

Malero 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: Calero, Melero, Valero, Madero, Maler, Mayer, Malter, Maser, Mero

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Where is the Malero family from?

You can see how Malero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malero family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Malero's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Malero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cannery Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malero. 100% of Malero men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Malero women worked as a Cannery Worker. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cannery Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Malero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malero 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Malero. 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 38 military records available for the last name Malero. For the veterans among your Malero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malero lifespan?

Average Malero life expectancy in 1982 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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