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Mallahy Family History

Mallahy 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: Mullahy, Mallary, Kallay, Mallory, Mallard, Mally, Malay, Mallery

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Where is the Mallahy family from?

You can see how Mallahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallahy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mallahy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mallahy families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mallahy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mallahy families in 1880.
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What did your Mallahy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mallahy. 100% of Mallahy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Mallahy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Mallahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallahy 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mallahy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mallahy. For the veterans among your Mallahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallahy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Mallahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mallahy in 1968 was 72, and 91 in 1990.

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