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Maliska Family History

Maliska 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: Malik, Kalista, Malis, Malina, Malinski, Miska, Haluska, Galuska

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Where is the Maliska family from?

You can see how Maliska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maliska family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maliska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Maliska family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maliska's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Maliska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maliska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maliska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maliska. 38% of Maliska men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Maliska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maliska 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Maliska. 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 108 military records available for the last name Maliska. For the veterans among your Maliska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maliska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maliska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maliska in 1966 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

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