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Maleske Family History

Maleske 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: Maleski, Malesky, Majeske, Zaleski, Malek, Meske, Malette, Leske

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Where is the Maleske family from?

You can see how Maleske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maleske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Maleske families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Maleske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maleske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maleske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maleske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant and Record Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maleske. 100% of Maleske men worked as an Accountant and 50% of Maleske women worked as a Record Clerk. .

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Record Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Maleske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Maleske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maleske 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Maleske. 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 79 military records available for the last name Maleske. For the veterans among your Maleske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maleske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Maleske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maleske in 1963 was 66, and 69 in 2002.

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