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Mallinak Family History

Mallinak 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: Malinak, Malina, Hallinan, Gallina, Mullinax, Mallick, Martinak

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Where is the Mallinak family from?

You can see how Mallinak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallinak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mallinak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mallinak families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mallinak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mallinak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallinak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mallinak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mallinak. 50% of Mallinak men worked as a Brakeman. .

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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

  • Brakeman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Mallinak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallinak 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mallinak. 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 57 military records available for the last name Mallinak. For the veterans among your Mallinak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallinak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mallinak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mallinak in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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