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Mallaly Family History

Mallaly 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: Mallary, Mullaly, Kallay, Mallory, Mallard, Mally, Mullally, Malay

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Where is the Mallaly family from?

You can see how Mallaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallaly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mallaly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Mallaly families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mallaly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mallaly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallaly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mallaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mallaly. 100% of Mallaly men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Mallaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallaly 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Mallaly. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mallaly. For the veterans among your Mallaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallaly lifespan?

Average Mallaly life expectancy in 2002 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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