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Malewitz Family History

Malewitz 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: Malwitz, Marwitz, Malitz, Fleitz, Smilowitz, Malette, Rakowitz, Leitz

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Where is the Malewitz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malewitz 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 Malewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malewitz. 100% of Malewitz men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Malewitz women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Malewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malewitz 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Malewitz. 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 40 military records available for the last name Malewitz. For the veterans among your Malewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malewitz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Malewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Malewitz in 1954 was 58, and 84 in 2002.

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