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Malkis Family History

Malkis 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: Malkus, Malis, Malkin, Mallis, Maki, Malik, Melis, Malin, Makin

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Where is the Malkis family from?

You can see how Malkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malkis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Malkis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Malkis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malkis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malkis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Malkis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Malkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malkis 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 Malkis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Malkis. For the veterans among your Malkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malkis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Malkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Malkis in 1966 was 70, and 78 in 1997.

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