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Maloun Family History

Maloun 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: Malon, Maroun, Malouin, Baloun, Magoun, Malouf, Maloon, Malin, Malo

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Where is the Maloun family from?

You can see how Maloun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maloun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maloun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Maloun families living in Kentucky. This was about 93% of all the recorded Maloun's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Maloun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maloun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maloun ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Maloun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maloun 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Maloun. 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 26 military records available for the last name Maloun. For the veterans among your Maloun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maloun lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Maloun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Maloun in 1967 was 53, and 80 in 1997.

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