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Mallay Family History

Mallay 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: Kallay, Mally, Malay, Pallay, Millay, Mallas, Malley, Mallak, Mallary

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Where is the Mallay family from?

You can see how Mallay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mallay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mallay family living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mallay's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Mallay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallay 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 Mallay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mallay. 21% of Mallay men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Mallay women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mallay were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mallay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallay 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Mallay. 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 305 military records available for the last name Mallay. For the veterans among your Mallay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallay lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mallay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mallay in 1961 was 60, and 29 in 2004.

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